Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Public Safety Officer (PD/PRN) to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include access control, routine patrols, emergency response, and incident reporting within a hospital setting.

The role offers per diem hours with variable shifts and competitive benefits such as medical insurance and a 401K. Prior healthcare security experience is a plus and a valid KS driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Valid State Driver’s license upon hire and maintained current.
• 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

Access control

Patrols

Emergency response

De-escalation

Patient assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shifts Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: St Johns Hospital - Leavenworth, KS

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

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• 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

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Valid State Driver’s license upon hire and maintained current
• Current DMV report

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred
• Certification from IAHSS (International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety) preferred

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

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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