Patient-Focused Hospital Public Safety Specialist

UNC Health Careers; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Public Safety Specialist to provide a welcoming, professional presence at hospital access points and within the Public Safety Communications Center.

This per diem role requires a high school diploma, effective communication, calm under pressure, and the ability to learn and operate security systems. Training and orientation will be provided to ensure safety and quality service across the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in customer service, healthcare, dispatch, public safety support, hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, staff, and emergency personnel.
• Ability to remain calm and communicate clearly during stressful or emergency situations.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Ability to learn and operate assigned communications, weapons detection, access control, camera, and reporting systems.
• Ability to successfully complete required departmental orientation and training.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare environment

Communication

Calm under pressure

Basic computer skills

Systems operation

Training orientation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Communication systems

Weapons detection systems

Access control systems

CCTV cameras

Reporting systems

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Public Safety Specialist to provide a welcoming, professional presence at hospital access points and within the Public Safety Communications Center.

This per diem role requires a high school diploma, effective communication, calm under pressure, and the ability to learn and operate security systems. Training and orientation will be provided to ensure safety and quality service across the facility.