PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER - SECURITY - FULLTIME

Beebe Healthcare; Lewes (DE); On-site; USD 23,419 - 36,299; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE, seeks a Public Safety Officer to help maintain a safe hospital environment. You will patrol facilities, respond to emergencies, and assist patients and staff with safety needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS and CPR/AED certification, and a valid Delaware driver’s license. Experience in healthcare security and related training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Valid Delaware driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations on record.
• Completion of IA Health Security & Safety Basic Course within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high visibility and proactively patrol campus facilities and property to prevent security incidents.
• Respond to emergencies and public safety incidents and take appropriate actions per policies.
• Investigate accidents and security incidents and follow up per policies.
• Prepare incident reports in a clear, concise manner.
• Demonstrate de‑escalation techniques to resolve hostile situations.
• Know Use of Force techniques and applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Customer service

Car insurance

MS Office

Driving license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Job description

Become part of the Beebe team – an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

The responsibility of the Public Safety Officer is to provide a safe and secure environment, which is conducive to good health care. Provides a high visibility presence and proactively patrols campus facilities and property in preventing security related incidents and unsafe conditions. Responds to emergencies and security related events and initiates the appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a high visibility presence and proactively patrols campus facilities and property in preventing security related incidents and unsafe conditions.
• Responds to emergencies and public safety incidents and initiates the appropriate actions per organization and department policies and guidelines.
• Conducts investigations of accidents and security related incidents and initiates appropriate follow-up per organization and department policies and guidelines.
• Prepares incident reports and other documentation in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of de‑escalation techniques and methods and can verbally de‑escalate hostile or combative situations.
• Knowledge of appropriate Use of Force techniques and methods, and federal, state and local statutes/regulations that govern Use of Force.
• Can demonstrate knowledge verbally and in practice.
• Responds to behavioral health events (Behavioral‑Health Emergency Response Team, BERT), collaborates with clinical and medical staff, and takes appropriate action to keep patients and staff safe.
• Knowledge of behavioral health policies and protocols, including the appropriate use of restraints.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the helipad and helicopter operations.
• Assists patients, visitors and staff by providing information, safety escorts, and other public safety related assistance.
• Monitors and assists with traffic control, parking enforcement and crowd control duties as assigned.
• Participates in training and certification sessions; maintains all necessary certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement or campus/healthcare public safety experience preferred.
• Valid Delaware Driver's License required with no more than 3 moving violations on current driving record.
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Completion of the International Association Healthcare Security & Safety Basic Course and Examination preferably within 1 year of employment.

Mandatory Competencies & Skills

• Clear communication skills – written and verbal.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Ability to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members.
• Ability to withstand crisis situations.
• Provides customer service to patients, team members, and visitors.
• Proof of current/valid car insurance.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.
• Valid driving license with no more than 3 moving violations.

Mandatory Credentials

• BLS – Basic Life Saving certification.

Mandatory Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Compensation

Entry: USD $17.00 per hour – Max: USD $26.35 per hour.