Public Safety Officer

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers seeks a Public Safety Officer to patrol all areas of the assigned location in all weather conditions. Patrols may be on foot or in various vehicles, ensuring a safe environment and assisting visitors, patients, and staff with safety issues.

The role is armed-qualified; requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in security or related fields, a valid Florida driver’s license, and state security licenses. Flexible schedule and cross-location duties apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1 year in security, law enforcement, military or related field; healthcare security preferred.
• License: Florida driver’s license within 30 days; Class D security license; proof of license within 90 days.
• Other: Basic computer skills; ability to use Public Safety software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned location in various weather conditions, on foot or in vehicles.
• Provide assistance to visitors, patients, employees on safety issues.
• Respond immediately to emergencies and disasters following policy guidelines.
• Maintain ethics, confidentiality and professionalism; support patient care staff as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort 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