Public Safety Officer
Core
Provides security services in a healthcare setting, focusing on patient safety, de-escalation, and emergency response.
Role type
Healthcare security officer
Builds
Safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
Domain
Healthcare / Public Safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Verbal de-escalation, physical intervention, emergency response, law enforcement liaison, incident investigation, traffic control, use of force (CEW/handcuffing), background investigation compliance
Preferred skills
Behavioral Threat Assessment, Crime through environmental design awareness
Technologies
Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW/TASER), radio communications
Responsibilities
Conduct interior and exterior patrols to identify hazards and contraband; respond to service calls involving combative patients or visitors; investigate incidents and complete reports; coordinate with law enforcement and first responders; deliver security awareness education to staff; manage prisoner patient guards; perform traffic and crowd control.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC