Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Public Safety Officer at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. You will perform security duties, monitor surveillance, patrol the facility, and coordinate responses to incidents affecting patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring safety and policy compliance.

The ideal candidate has healthcare security experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, IAHSS certification preferred, a valid state driver’s license, and an up-to-date DMV record.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare security or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• IAHSS certification preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s license upon hire and maintained.
• Current DMV report

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

Patrol and surveillance

Emergency response

De-escalation techniques

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

IAHSS certification

State driver’s license

DMV record

Job description

Overview

Department: Security

Employment Type:Full-Time

Shift’s Available: Evenings

Hours: 8-hour shifts – 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Location: Providence Medical Center –Kansas City, KS

We are seeking aPublic Safety Officer,sometimes referred to as aHospital Security OfficerorHealthcare Security Officer. ThePublicSafetyOfficerwill 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 securityat 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 andassistwith 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, andassistwith lost-and-found orpersonal propertyissues
• Incident Documentation:writedetailed reports on incidents, accidents, or safety hazards and report findings to supervisors or risk management

Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Certification from IAHSS (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) preferred
• Valid State Driver’s license upon hire and maintained current
• Current DMV report

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

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Employment Status

Full Time

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