Public Safety Officer

Riverview Regional Medical Center

Gadsden, AL

Overview

We are seeking aPublic Safety Officer,sometimes referred to as aHospital Security OfficerorHealthcare Security Officer. ThePublicSafetyOfficerwill perform a range of security duties including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols to ensure the safety of the facility.The Public Safety Officer will coordinate responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors while enforcing policies and procedures fairly and consistently.The Public Safety Officer will collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to safety and securityat our hospital.

Shift’s Available: Nights

Hours:12-hour shifts

Employment Type:Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Location:Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan
401K

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Access Control and Patrols:monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas; conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behavior

Emergency Response:respond to emergency codes andassistwith crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed

De-escalation and Conflict Management:intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staff

Patient and Visitor Assistance:escort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, andassistwith lost-and-found orpersonal propertyissues

Incident Documentation:writedetailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management

Qualifications

Education and TrainingBefore we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
State Guard Certification Registration Card within 6 months of hire and maintain current
State Driver’s license upon hire
Current DMV H6 report

Additional Qualifications That AreaPlus:

Experience in healthcare security or related experience

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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