About the role
Bonus Amount
$1,000.00
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Shifts Available: Days
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Hours: 8-hour shifts
Location: St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
We are seeking a Public Safety Officer, sometimes referred to as a Hospital Security Officer or Healthcare Security Officer. The Public Safety Officer will 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 security at our hospital.
Responsibilities
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 and assist with 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, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues
Incident Documentation
write detailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management
Qualifications
- Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Certification from IAHSS (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) preferred.
- Valid State Driver’s license upon hire and maintained current
Current DMV report
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits
- Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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- Employment Status Full Time
- Shift Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
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