Public Safety Officer

Lee Health; Cypress Cove Villas (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health is seeking a Public Safety Officer at Fort Myers, FL to patrol hospital grounds and support safety staff across Lee Health locations.

The role involves responding to emergencies, assisting patients and staff, and maintaining a professional code of ethics while following established policies and laws. A flexible schedule and armed qualification are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year in security, law enforcement, military, or related field required; healthcare security preferred.
• Licenses: Valid Florida driver's license; Class D license; must obtain Class G license.
• Other: Basic computer skills and ability to operate safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned location in all weather conditions, on foot or in vehicles.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment; assist visitors, patients and staff.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters; follow system policies and laws.
• Possess flexibility to support Lee Health locations; may engage in controlled incidents.

Skills

Typing

Report writing

Public Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Public Safety software

CCTV systems

Digital Video Recorders

Radio equipment

Job description

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital - 9981 S. HealthPark Drive Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Public Safety

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/7:00:00PM to 7:00:00AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$20.50 - $24.09 / hour

Summary

The Public Safety Officer patrols all areas of their assigned location in all weather conditions. Patrols are conducted on foot or in a variety of vehicles. Patrol areas include hospitals, business occupancy areas, and other areas as assigned. Efficiently maintains a safe and secure environment. Provides assistance to visitors, patients, employees and others with general, Public Safety, and safety issues. Immediately responds to all emergency and disaster situations. Assists patient care staff as required. The Officer follows broad instructions and operates within the guidelines of established System policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws in carrying out duties. Maintains a high code of ethics, moral conduct, confidentiality, and professionalism. Also, maintains a flexible schedule and is able to respond to any Lee Health location. Officers are assigned a diverse set of additional duties as needed to complete a task or mission. May be required to engage and physically control acts of aggression and threatened acts of violence. This position is armed qualified. Employees not eligible for armed status may not obtain position level hirer than Public Safety Officer I.

Requirements

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience:1-year general security, law enforcement, military or other related experience required. Healthcare security experience preferred.
• Certification:N/A
• License:Valid Florida drivers license within 30 days of employment. Class D Security License from FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services; need state issued license or proof of application (state issued acknowledgement card) within first 30 days of employment. Proof of State issued license to be provided within 90 days. Must be eligible to obtain a Class G license. All license/certification must be current and active at all times.
• Other:Basic computer skills such as typing, using Public Safety software programs, and writing concise detailed reports with proper spelling and grammar. Ability to use basic electronics such as a digital camera, closed circuit television equipment, Digital Video Recorders / DVDs, and multiple line telephones, handheld radio and other Public Safety equipment as assigned.

US:FL:Fort Myers