Public Safety Officer
Who We AreValley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services.
Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.
A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.
We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.
What You Will Do:
The Public Safety Officer, under the supervision of the Public Safety Lt.
, patrols assigned areas of the Medical Center to identify and/or respond to unsafe conditions and emergency.
In addition, the officer will answer calls for service pertaining to unauthorized or illegal activity within the building or campus grounds.
All officers respond to emergencies and calls to assist with combative patients or visitors, fire alarms, infant/child abduction, active shooter etc.
On a routine basis each officer will perform inspections for hazards and unusual situations, lock or unlock doors.
Handle trespassing issues, property receipt and issue, deceased patient transport etc.
Officers are routinely assigned the task of testing and inspecting Public Safety and safety equipment throughout the campus monthly.
Must be able to work well with all levels of individuals ranging from administrators and physicians to indigent patients.
Officers must be able to think quickly on their feet, apply common sense, local, state and federal laws, VH policies and be problem solvers.
Officers are required to exhibit customer excellence at all times and model the VH mission, vision and values.
Each officer properly and completely documents all rounds; writes the necessary reports about all incidents; submits reports by the end of the shift during which the pertinent incident occurred.
Officers must be proficient in the use of the RMS Public Safety incident computer based system and the VH Risk Qual System.
Officer must know when to communicate information confidentially and which method of communication should be used for the type of communication being given.
Each officer immediately corrects problems or writes appropriate work orders or memos or reports problem to safety officers and others when safety related problems are observed; Public Safety Officers inspect fire extinguishers and eye wash stations and conduct or assist others in conducting other safety and Public Safety inspections such as Environment of Care Rounds as assigned; test and check alarm system equipment and other equipment as assigned to make sure they are functioning correctly; perform fire watches when requested; monitors Camera systems, Infant Abduction systems, Fire Alarm systems, Medical Gas Alarms, and generator alarms.
Investigates reports of loss and damage property and reports of criminal activity.
Assist law enforcement with in custody individuals as needed.
Each officer is required to have a strong working knowledge of the facility assigned, Campus grounds and all related buildings on Campus; analyze and coordinate responses to all alarms on the property; respond to emergency incidents and provide physical Public Safety to our command location; perform inspection of buildings, doors (interior and exterior) to make sure they are opened on time and secured after the regular business day; pick up cash deposits daily to be delivered to the cashier's office in the.
Officers are requested periodically to search patient rooms and patient property for contraband and if found to take the proper safety steps to render them safe.
Respond to AirCare landing and take offs.
Each officer is courteous to the public (patients, visitors, employees, doctors, sales and service people, neighbors and passers-by, etc.
).
Shows a professional attitude consistently; promptly responds to such requests 95% of the time.
When this is not possible because of higher priority, the person or department requesting services is promptly notified.
Officers provide detailed directions when requested by a visitor or patient; provide escorts to staff members when requested on off business hours.
Provide patient and staff Public Safety and safety stand by for terminations, TDO hearings.
Escorts disgruntled individuals from the building or property.
Responds to emergency calls for service consistently in a prompt manner.
IE.
Fire, Biological, Mass casualty, Hospital Lock Down, Radiation Emergencies and Active Shooter; uses sound judgment and discretion in handling such calls 100% of the time; prepared to assist special needs patient population; assists in transporting patients to BHS; monitor ECO/TDO patients; intervenes in patient, visitor or family disputes and maintains order.
Provides assistance to staff when they are working with an aggressive person and intervenes as necessary before staff are injured.
Public Safety Officer may be exposed to chemicals and persons with various illnesses, and individuals with aggressive behaviors.
What You Will Bring:
EducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredExperienceOne year of previous, law enforcement, public safety, college and/or fire departments requiredCertification & LicensuresValid driver's license requiredBLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart A< oeHealthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved requiredAmerican Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation requiredInternational Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Basic Exam within 1 year requiredASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and aggression management training within 6 months requiredQualificationsGood public relations and communication skills requiredCompetent to successfully interact with individuals of varying backgrounds and ethnicities, Must be able to work with individuals with special needs which may apply based on the age, mental capacity etc.
Ability to display compassion when the situation calls and always look for ways to be of help to others requiredAbility to help ease pain and suffering, and help others requiredAvailable for duty assignment at any Valley Health System facility required (assignments may be temporary or permanent, dependent upon the needs of the VHS organization)Ability to work on alternate shifts and flex schedule requiredAbility to work on holidays and weekends requiredWhat You Will Get:
Competitive salaryFlexible schedulingHealth InsurancePaid Time OffWellness ProgramTuition AssistanceRetirement PlanLife Insurance some benefits are subject to change due to job statusWe celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.
EOECriminal Background ChecksVA State Police3rd party Background CheckFLSA ClassificationNon-exemptGrade105Physical Demands24 A Security.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.
A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region's largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.
We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.
What You Will Do:
The Public Safety Officer, under the supervision of the Public Safety Lt.
, patrols assigned areas of the Medical Center to identify and/or respond to unsafe conditions and emergency.
In addition, the officer will answer calls for service pertaining to unauthorized or illegal activity within the building or campus grounds.
All officers respond to emergencies and calls to assist with combative patients or visitors, fire alarms, infant/child abduction, active shooter etc.
On a routine basis each officer will perform inspections for hazards and unusual situations, lock or unlock doors.
Handle trespassing issues, property receipt and issue, deceased patient transport etc.
Officers are routinely assigned the task of testing and inspecting Public Safety and safety equipment throughout the campus monthly.
Must be able to work well with all levels of individuals ranging from administrators and physicians to indigent patients.
Officers must be able to think quickly on their feet, apply common sense, local, state and federal laws, VH policies and be problem solvers.
Officers are required to exhibit customer excellence at all times and model the VH mission, vision and values.
Each officer properly and completely documents all rounds; writes the necessary reports about all incidents; submits reports by the end of the shift during which the pertinent incident occurred.
Officers must be proficient in the use of the RMS Public Safety incident computer based system and the VH Risk Qual System.
Officer must know when to communicate information confidentially and which method of communication should be used for the type of communication being given.
Each officer immediately corrects problems or writes appropriate work orders or memos or reports problem to safety officers and others when safety related problems are observed; Public Safety Officers inspect fire extinguishers and eye wash stations and conduct or assist others in conducting other safety and Public Safety inspections such as Environment of Care Rounds as assigned; test and check alarm system equipment and other equipment as assigned to make sure they are functioning correctly; perform fire watches when requested; monitors Camera systems, Infant Abduction systems, Fire Alarm systems, Medical Gas Alarms, and generator alarms.
Investigates reports of loss and damage property and reports of criminal activity.
Assist law enforcement with in custody individuals as needed.
Each officer is required to have a strong working knowledge of the facility assigned, Campus grounds and all related buildings on Campus; analyze and coordinate responses to all alarms on the property; respond to emergency incidents and provide physical Public Safety to our command location; perform inspection of buildings, doors (interior and exterior) to make sure they are opened on time and secured after the regular business day; pick up cash deposits daily to be delivered to the cashier's office in the.
Officers are requested periodically to search patient rooms and patient property for contraband and if found to take the proper safety steps to render them safe.
Respond to AirCare landing and take offs.
Each officer is courteous to the public (patients, visitors, employees, doctors, sales and service people, neighbors and passers-by, etc.
).
Shows a professional attitude consistently; promptly responds to such requests 95% of the time.
When this is not possible because of higher priority, the person or department requesting services is promptly notified.
Officers provide detailed directions when requested by a visitor or patient; provide escorts to staff members when requested on off business hours.
Provide patient and staff Public Safety and safety stand by for terminations, TDO hearings.
Escorts disgruntled individuals from the building or property.
Responds to emergency calls for service consistently in a prompt manner.
IE.
Fire, Biological, Mass casualty, Hospital Lock Down, Radiation Emergencies and Active Shooter; uses sound judgment and discretion in handling such calls 100% of the time; prepared to assist special needs patient population; assists in transporting patients to BHS; monitor ECO/TDO patients; intervenes in patient, visitor or family disputes and maintains order.
Provides assistance to staff when they are working with an aggressive person and intervenes as necessary before staff are injured.
Public Safety Officer may be exposed to chemicals and persons with various illnesses, and individuals with aggressive behaviors.
What You Will Bring:
EducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredExperienceOne year of previous, law enforcement, public safety, college and/or fire departments requiredCertification & LicensuresValid driver's license requiredBLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart A< oeHealthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved requiredAmerican Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation requiredInternational Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Basic Exam within 1 year requiredASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and aggression management training within 6 months requiredQualificationsGood public relations and communication skills requiredCompetent to successfully interact with individuals of varying backgrounds and ethnicities, Must be able to work with individuals with special needs which may apply based on the age, mental capacity etc.
Ability to display compassion when the situation calls and always look for ways to be of help to others requiredAbility to help ease pain and suffering, and help others requiredAvailable for duty assignment at any Valley Health System facility required (assignments may be temporary or permanent, dependent upon the needs of the VHS organization)Ability to work on alternate shifts and flex schedule requiredAbility to work on holidays and weekends requiredWhat You Will Get:
Competitive salaryFlexible schedulingHealth InsurancePaid Time OffWellness ProgramTuition AssistanceRetirement PlanLife Insurance some benefits are subject to change due to job statusWe celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.
EOECriminal Background ChecksVA State Police3rd party Background CheckFLSA ClassificationNon-exemptGrade105Physical Demands24 A Security.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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