Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare Services; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Public Safety Officer at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL. The role involves security duties, incident response, access control, and collaboration with clinical staff to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

Per Diem, night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:00am offer 12-hour shifts. Requires High School Diploma or Equivalent, State Guard Certification within 6 months, and a valid driver’s license with healthcare security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred.
• State Guard Certification Registration Card within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Patrols: monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas; conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behavior
• Emergency Response: respond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed
• De-escalation and Conflict Management: intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staff
• Patient and Visitor Assistance: escort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues
• Incident Documentation: write detailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management

Skills

Healthcare security experience

De-escalation techniques

Conflict management

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

State Guard Certification Registration Card (within 6 months)

State Driver’s license

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: PRN

Hours: 12-hour shifts, 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden AL

We are seeking a Public Safety Officer, sometimes referred to as a Hospital Security Officer or Healthcare Security Officer. The Public Safety Officer will perform a range of security duties including electronic surveillance and routine manual patrols to ensure the safety of the facility. The Public Safety Officer will coordinate responses to incidents involving patients, staff, and visitors while enforcing policies and procedures fairly and consistently. The Public Safety Officer will collaborate with the Environment of Care Committee to support a multidisciplinary approach to safety and security at our hospital.

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Patrols: monitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas; conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behavior
• Emergency Response: respond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed
• De-escalation and Conflict Management: intervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staff
• Patient and Visitor Assistance: escort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues
• Incident Documentation: write detailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management

Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred
• State Guard Certification Registration Card within 6 months of hire and maintain current.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• State Driver’s license upon hire
• Current DMV H6 report

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf