Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare Services; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX is seeking a Public Safety Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors. You will perform patrols, monitor entrances, and coordinate responses to incidents in collaboration with clinical staff.

Candidates should have healthcare security experience, CPR certification within 30 days, and TX DPS Level II guard registration preferred. Full-time, 8-hour shifts with variable hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare security or related field preferred.
• CPR required within 30 days of hire.
• State Guard Certification Registration Card – TXDPS level II Non Commission - preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Access Control and Patrols: monitor entrances, exits and restricted areas; conduct interior and exterior patrols.
• Emergency Response: respond to emergency codes and assist with crowd control, evacuation or containment.
• De-escalation and Conflict Management: intervene using de-escalation techniques to calm agitated individuals with clinical staff support.
• Patient and Visitor Assistance: escort patients/visitors, provide directions and assist with lost-and-found or personal property issues.
• Incident Documentation: write detailed incident reports and report findings to supervisors or risk management.

Skills

Healthcare security

CPR

TX DPS Level II

High school diploma

Education

TXDPS Level II Non-Commission

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Variable

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8 - Hour Shift

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, Tx

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.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

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

1. Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred2. State Guard Certification Registration Card – TXDPS level II Non Commission - Preferred3. CPR Required - within 30 days of Hire4. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

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

1. State Driver’s license upon hire 2. 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/

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Employment Status

Full Time

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