Public Safety Officer

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS seeks a Public Safety Officer to patrol and monitor the facility, respond to incidents, and coordinate security with staff. The role emphasizes patient, staff, and visitor safety, de-escalation, and strict adherence to hospital policies.

Experience in healthcare security is preferred; a high school diploma is required, and certification from IAHSS is a plus. Full-time night shifts and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare security or related field preferred
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Certification from IAHSS preferred
• Valid State Driver’s license upon hire and maintained
• Current DMV report

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Patrols: monitor entrances, exits and restricted areas and patrol interior/exterior areas
• Emergency Response: respond to codes and assist with crowd control or evacuation
• De-escalation and Conflict Management: intervene in disruptive situations with staff support
• Patient and Visitor Assistance: escort and assist with directions and lost belongings
• Incident Documentation: write detailed reports and report findings

Skills

Healthcare security experience

De-escalation techniques

Conflict management

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Security

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift’s Available: Nights

Hours: 8 -hour shifts

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

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

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Patrols: m onitor entrances, exits, and restricted areas; conduct regular interior and exterior patrols to deter theft, violence, or unsafe behavior
• Emergency Response: r espond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation, or containment as needed
• De-escalation and Conflict Management : i ntervene in disruptive situations using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated patients or visitors, often in collaboration with clinical staff
• Patient and Visitor Assistance: e scort patients or visitors safely through the facility, provide directions, and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues
• Incident Documentation: w rite 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
• 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/

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.

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