Public Safety Officer

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc. seeks a Per Diem Public Safety Officer to perform interior and exterior rounds, respond to safety calls, and coordinate with local emergency services. The role includes CCTV monitoring, crisis de-escalation, and maintaining clean posts and equipment.

Requires 1+ year in a related role, high school diploma or equivalent, and MA licensure/credentials as applicable. Per diem schedule includes weekends and major holidays, with coverage needs as directed.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of the hospital environment.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience required.
• Experience in law enforcement or military preferred.
• Ability to use telephone, computer, and dispatch software.

Responsibilities

• Conducts proactive interior and exterior rounds to prevent crime and identify safety hazards.
• Responds to public safety calls and triages emergency situations.
• Provides coverage at Switchboard, Communications, and Dispatch Center.
• Acts as liaison between hospital and local emergency services.
• Uses CCTV to identify and address safety concerns.
• De-escalates crises and applies restraints when necessary.
• Maintains clean posts, equipment and vehicles; supports patient and staff service.
• Per Diem Officers must work at least 3 shifts per month, including a weekend and an overnight or coverage as needed.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Military experience

Telephone proficiency

Dispatch software

Hospital environment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telephone systems

Dispatch software

Computer literacy

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

Conducts proactive interior and exterior rounds to prevent, deter and identify potential criminal activity, identify safety concerns and public safety hazards. Responds to public safety calls for service and triages and addresses emergency situations. Performs a varying degree of patient watches and monitoring, rounding, parking lot audits and post assignments as directed by the Post Orders. Provide coverage at the Switchboard, Communication and Dispatch Center. Acts as a liaison between the hospital and local emergency services. Utilizes CCTV systems to identify, report and address public safety concerns. De-escalates crisis situations through verbal de-escalation techniques, when necessary effects physical restraints techniques. Actively contributes to a growing, high quality, community and customer service based safety program. Maintains a clean and organized post, equipment and vehicle and conducts basic cleaning when necessary. Supports the hospitals core values and mission by providing exceptional customer focused service for patients, visitors and staff. Per Diem Officers must work at least 3 shifts per month; 1 which is a weekend & 1 which is an overnight or shift coverage as needed. Per Diem Officers are also required to work 1 major summer holiday and 1 major winter holiday.

Education/Experience Required

Thorough working knowledge of the hospital environment. Previous/current law enforcement and/or military experience preferred Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a related role required. Ability to utilize a telephone, computer, communications and dispatch software. High school diploma or equivalent.

Registration/Certification

Must obtain and maintain MA LTC within 6 months of employment Must maintain MA Driver’s License Must successfully Complete IAHSS Basic Security Office training within 60 Days of employment. Must obtain and maintain MOAB Certification within 3 months of employment. CPI or other may be substituted until training is offered by the organization.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

$20.80 - $26.49 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Other Information

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Company Culture

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you’re busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.