Public Safety Officer II, Full Time

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Public Safety Officer I to protect Mercy's caregivers, patients, and visitors within our hospital environment. You will help safeguard dignity and justice while promoting fire and safety prevention as part of Mercy’s healing ministry.

Join a mission-driven team committed to safety, service, and compassion. Training and certifications are included to ensure excellent patient care and secure facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 18 years of age or older is required.
• Valid State driver's license required.
• Valid local, state or federal Public Safety/Safety licensure as required.
• Meets all requirements of Public Safety Officer I.
• Annual satisfactory completion of Functional Job Screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide fire, safety, and security protection for Mercy's caregivers, patients, and visitors.
• Promote and practice fire and safety prevention.
• Perform duties in alignment with Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service Standards.

Skills

Mercy Orientation

BLS

Workplace Safety

Safe Patient Handling

Defensive Tactics

Radiation Safety

MRI Safety

Stroke Education

Restraints Competency

Emergency Planning

Violence Prevention

Education

High School Diploma

18+ years old

Tools

Driver's License

Public Safety Licensure

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Healthcare Professionals striving to provide a safe and secure environment for the delivery of exceptional healthcare through the healing ministry of Jesus. Safeguarding the dignity and justice of all who are entrusted with our care. By providing fire, safety, and security protection for Mercy's caregivers, patients, and visitors. Promoting and practicing fire and safety prevention. Performing all duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our Mission, Values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma
• 18 years of age or older

Licensure:

• Valid State driver's license
• Valid local, state or federal Public Safety/Security licensure as required

Experience:

• Meets all requirements of Public Safety Officer I
• Annual satisfactory completion of Functional Job Screening

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Mercy Orientation training ORIN211
• Completion of FTO/local new officer training procedure
• Mercy BLS
• Mercy Workplace Safety SAFE 380 and SAFE 382
• Safe Patient Handling
• Local Emergency Management plans review
• Defensive Tactics
• SAFE Reporting SAFE196
• MRI Safety SAFE156
• Introduction to Radiation Safety CLIN2730
• Radiation Safety CLIN2184
• Mercy Annual Regulatory Competency
• Stroke General Education CLIN217
• Competency Verification Restraints CLIN1322
• Suicide Prevention CLIN529
• EMTALA Basics PROF037
• Fall Prevention and Management CLIN3258
• Med Sled Evacuation Adult SAFE272, NICU SAFE273, and Infant SAFE274
• Preventing, Recognizing, Reporting Patient Abuse CLIN2478
• Prisoner Management and Safety SAFE128
• Mercy Helicopter Safety SAFE121
• Workplace Violence Prevention SAFE295
• Run, Hide, Fight Surviving an Active Shooter SAFE217
• Secondary weapons certification if required for job responsibility
• (If classes above are changed or discontinued class of equivalent nature maybe substituted)

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure:

• Valid local, state or federal Public Safety/Security licensure as required.

• Previous Security, Military or Law Enforcement experience

Other Skills and Knowledge:

• Annual satisfactory completion of Functional Job Screening

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.