Public Safety Officer - Part Time

Valleyhealthlink; Woodstock (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to ensure a safe environment within healthcare facilities. This part-time role involves patrolling, responding to emergencies, and interacting with a diverse range of individuals, from patients to law enforcement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and compassion in high-pressure situations. Join a team that values safety and well-being, and contribute to a supportive healthcare environment where your skills can make a real difference. If you are ready to take on this vital role, we encourage you to apply and be part of a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Membership to Healthy U Wellness Program

Discounts to on-campus dining

Qualifications

• Must have good public relations and communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals of varying backgrounds and special needs.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to emergencies and unsafe conditions.
• Document incidents and perform safety inspections regularly.

Skills

Public Relations

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RMS Public Safety incident computer-based system

VH Risk Qual System

Job description

Public Safety Officer - Part Time

Apply locations: Woodstock, VA, Page Memorial Hospital, Mt Jackson, VA, Front Royal, VA, Shenandoah Memorial Hospital

Time Type: Part time

Posted On: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: JR103930

Department

PUBLIC SAFETY - 308076

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Grade

Job Description

The Public Safety Officer, under the supervision of the Public Safety Lt., patrols assigned areas of the Medical Center to identify and/or respond to unsafe conditions and emergencies. In addition, the officer will answer calls for service pertaining to unauthorized or illegal activity within the building or campus grounds. All officers respond to emergencies and calls to assist with combative patients or visitors, fire alarms, infant/child abduction, active shooter, etc. On a routine basis, each officer will perform inspections for hazards and unusual situations, lock or unlock doors, handle trespassing issues, property receipt and issue, deceased patient transport, etc. Officers are routinely assigned the task of testing and inspecting Public Safety and safety equipment throughout the campus monthly.

Must be able to work well with all levels of individuals ranging from administrators and physicians to indigent patients. Officers must be able to think quickly on their feet, apply common sense, local, state and federal laws, VH policies, and be problem solvers. Officers are required to exhibit customer excellence at all times and model the VH mission, vision, and values.

Each officer properly and completely documents all rounds; writes the necessary reports about all incidents; submits reports by the end of the shift during which the pertinent incident occurred. Officers must be proficient in the use of the RMS Public Safety incident computer-based system and the VH Risk Qual System. Officers must know when to communicate information confidentially and which method of communication should be used for the type of communication being given.

Each officer immediately corrects problems or writes appropriate work orders or memos or reports problems to safety officers and others when safety-related problems are observed; Public Safety Officers inspect fire extinguishers and eye wash stations and conduct or assist others in conducting other safety and Public Safety inspections such as Environment of Care Rounds as assigned; test and check alarm system equipment and other equipment as assigned to make sure they are functioning correctly; perform fire watches when requested; monitors Camera systems, Infant Abduction systems, Fire Alarm systems, Medical Gas Alarms, and generator alarms. Investigates reports of loss and damage property and reports of criminal activity. Assists law enforcement with in-custody individuals as needed.

Each officer is required to have a strong working knowledge of the facility assigned, Campus grounds, and all related buildings on Campus; analyze and coordinate responses to all alarms on the property; respond to emergency incidents and provide physical Public Safety to our command location; perform inspections of buildings, doors (interior and exterior) to make sure they are opened on time and secured after the regular business day; pick up cash deposits daily to be delivered to the cashier’s office. Officers are requested periodically to search patient rooms and patient property for contraband and if found to take the proper safety steps to render them safe. Respond to AirCare landing and take offs.

Each officer is courteous to the public (patients, visitors, employees, doctors, sales and service people, neighbors, and passers-by, etc.). Shows a professional attitude consistently; promptly responds to such requests 95 percent of the time. When this is not possible because of higher priority, the person or department requesting services is promptly notified. Officers provide detailed directions when requested by a visitor or patient; provide escorts to staff members when requested on off business hours. Provide patient and staff Public Safety and safety stand by for terminations, TDO hearings. Escorts disgruntled individuals from the building or property.

Responds to emergency calls for service consistently in a prompt manner. IE. Fire, Biological, Mass casualty, Hospital Lock Down, Radiation Emergencies, and Active Shooter; uses sound judgment and discretion in handling such calls 100 percent of the time; prepared to assist special needs patient population; assists in transporting patients to BHS; monitor ECO/TDO patients; intervenes in patient, visitor or family disputes and maintains order. Provides assistance to staff when they are working with an aggressive person and intervenes as necessary before staff are injured.

Public Safety Officer may be exposed to chemicals and persons with various illnesses, and individuals with aggressive behaviors.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

One year of previous law enforcement, public safety, college and/or fire departments required.

Certification & Licensures

Valid driver’s license required.

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.

American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation required.

International Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Basic Exam within 1 year required.

ASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray, and aggression management training within 6 months required.

Qualifications

Good public relations and communication skills required.

Competent to successfully interact with individuals of varying backgrounds and ethnicities.

Must be able to work with individuals with special needs which may apply based on age, mental capacity, etc.

Ability to display compassion when the situation calls and always look for ways to be of help to others required.

Ability to help ease pain and suffering, and help others required.

Available for duty assignment at any Valley Health System facility required (assignments may be temporary or permanent, dependent upon the needs of the VHS organization).

Ability to work on alternate shifts and flex schedule required.

Ability to work on holidays and weekends required.

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Physical Demands

24 A Security

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.