Public Safety Officer II (Non-Exempt) - FT, Nights

Davita Inc.; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Public Safety Officer II to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This full-time night position entails patrolling facilities, enforcing policies, and responding to emergencies while demonstrating compassion and professionalism. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and relevant training in public safety or security.

Benefits

Day-one health, vision, and dental coverage

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid State drivers license required.
• Completion of required public safety/security training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment through patrols and monitoring.
• Enforce safety policies and assist patients and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively with management about security matters.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma

College degree

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

Position: Public Safety Officer II, Mercy Southeast

Department: Security

Shift: Full-Time (40hrs. WK), Nights

We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

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 Mercys coworkers, 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.

Job Description:

1.1 Provides a presence throughout the Mercy properties and buildings via foot, bicycle and vehicular patrols.

2.1 Enforces Mercy policy to ensure safety and security for guests and coworkers. Request police assistance when appropriate.

3.1 Checks to ensure that specific doors are locked at appropriate times, and areas found open are searched, secured and reported as found insecure to appropriate department head

4.1 Picks up valuables for safe keeping of patients, documenting the pickup with a staff member witnessing the procedure. Secures found property so that it may be returned to the proper owner

5.1 Responds to calls for both non-violent and violent patient assists that include but are not limited to:
- Patient lifts
- Elopements
- Assists clinical staff in restraining patients when necessary

6.1 Greets everyone they encounter and provide escorts to guests and patients on Mercy property to where they need to go unless en-route to a high priority call

7.1 Completes accurate reports in a timely manner and includes all relevant information and follow up.

8.1 Communicates information to manager and director on matters of importance in a timely manner

9.1 Demonstrates competence and understanding of panic, intrusion and infant alarm systems and CCTV and recording devices throughout the Medical Center and parking garages

10.1 Responds to alarms, codes and dispatches for assistance.

11.1 De-escalates potentially violent situations whenever possible. Uses only authorized control techniques when reasonable.

12.1 Assists with and documents Fire Drills in coordination with FMO and ESEM for regulatory compliance.

13.1 All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma
- 18 years of age or older
Licensure:
- Valid State drivers 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
- Mandt System Clinical Advanced SAFE247
- Safe Patient Handling
- Local Emergency Management plans review
- PPCT certification
- 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 CLIN2593
- Med Sled Evacuation CLIN2550
- Preventing, Recognizing, Reporting Patient Abuse CLIN2478
- Prisoner Management and Safety SAFE128
- Mercy Helicopter Safety SAFE121
- Introduction to Work Place Violence SAFE223
- Run, Hide, Fight Surviving an Active Shooter SAFE217
- Tazer certification if required for job responsibility
(If classes above are changed or discontinued class of equivalent nature maybe substituted)

Preferred Qualifications
Education:
College degree
Licensure:
Valid local, state or federal Public Safety/Security licensure as required.
Experience:
Previous Security, Military or Law Enforcement experience
Other Skills and Knowledge:
Annual satisfactory completion of Functional Job Screening

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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