Public Safety Associate - full and part-time

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Wisconsin is seeking a Public Safety Associate to support safety operations across CW facilities, primarily at Welcome Center stations. Duties include badge access, visitor screening, and guiding guests to destinations within the campus.

The role requires strong customer service, calm decision-making under pressure, and familiarity with security protocols. Eligible applicants may work part-time or full-time and must meet basic health-security standards.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED/HSED.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification within 90 days.
• Criminal justice coursework preferred.
• Experience as a uniformed security officer in healthcare or related fields.
• Experience performing weapon screening.
• Ability to read/write for required reports.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests to ensure a positive experience.
• Credential badge access and screen visitors per policy.
• Direct visitors and assist with wayfinding within the facility.
• Report suspicious activities and support emergency response.
• Perform weapon screening at designated locations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

De-escalation

HIPAA awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED/HSED

Criminal justice coursework preferred

BLS certification within 90 days

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

CAD

Incident Reporting

Surveillance Systems

EPIC

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

We are looking to staff a number of PSA openings on first, second and third shift. Part-time and full-time hours are available.

Position Summary- Public Safety Associate (PSA) is a uniform position responsible for providing support to Public Safety operations at CW facilities.

Duties may include, but limited to, any or all of the following:

• provide badge access credentialing services;
• actively greet and engage with guests, and visitors to ensure a positive experience;
• badge and screen visitors according to visitation guidelines;
• determine the guest's destination and transportation needs, providing assistance as needed;
• direct visitors with precise way finding;
• report suspicious activities;
• provide support and guidance to visitors during emergency conditions;
• perform Weapon Screening services at designated locations to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children's property.

Essential Functions

Primarily works at Welcome Center stations. Badges and screens visitors per our visitation policy. Determines the guest’s destination and transportation needs, and directs them with precise way finding. Directs visitors to all ambulatory clinics, ancillary locations, inpatient areas, EDTC and amenities located on the Milwaukee campus. Builds credible relationships with customers by delivering personal attention, demonstrating respect, recognizing patient’s rights under HIPAA and maintaining patient confidentiality, responding to customer concerns, questions and needs, establishing trust and maintaining a positive representation of Children’s Wisconsin. Performs Weapon Screening services at designated locations to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children’s property. Secures property/evidence as needed/directed. Liaisons with local law enforcement. Maintains area in a safe condition during emergency conditions. Maintains area in a neat and orderly condition and contacts appropriate departments as needed. Maintains current knowledge of CW policy and procedures and department Standards of Work (SOW) through regular and timely independent review of internal communication including emails, Newsbreak and attendance at relevant meetings. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the Children’s Organizational Code of Ethics and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to Children's business.

Requirements-

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
• 1+ years’ experience in customer service
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 90 days of being hired
• Preferred Post high school coursework in criminal justice or equivalent field of study.
• Experience as a uniformed security officer in healthcare security, public safety, corporate security, law enforcement, and/or military service.
• Experience performing weapon screening.
• Knowledge skills and abilities Ability to assess demeanor of internal and external customers, adjusting approach as appropriate to those who could be lost, confused, joyful, upset or demanding with the goal of enhancing the overall experience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure to support a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment.
• Ability to successfully complete all required introductory and annual competency training processes to effectively perform duties and responsibilities of position.
• Basic computer skills in order to utilize and independently troubleshoot and resolve issues with equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel Access, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, Hospital software applications, EPIC, etc.)
• Ability to read and write in order to complete required reports and perform various recordkeeping activities
• Critical thinking skills required to make independent decisions and problem solve in a complex, fast paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and prioritization skills are essential.
• Exudes confidence and finesse in stressful situations-effectively diffusing negativity.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, patients, and visitors, sometimes under potentially stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, staff and visitors.
• The ability to interact with team members with positive intent and create innovative solutions through collaborative relationships.
• Ability to use weapon screening technologies to effectively perform duties and responsibilities.

Certifications/Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council
• Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.