Public Safety Officer I

Public Safety Officer I - Day Shift

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital | St. Petersburg, Florida

Join the Public Safety team at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and help create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff. As a Public Safety Officer I, you will serve as a visible presence throughout the hospital, respond to emergencies, provide customer service, and support the hospital's mission of delivering exceptional pediatric care.

Position Summary

The Public Safety Officer I is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff throughout the facility. This role works closely with healthcare professionals to maintain a safe and orderly environment, respond to emergencies, provide assistance as needed, and ensure no weapons or other prohibited items enter the hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a meaningful career in healthcare security.

Schedule

Full-Time Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas of the hospital, including patient care units, entrances, parking areas, and exterior grounds.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and access control points to identify and respond to security concerns.
• Respond promptly to requests for assistance from patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provide escorts, directions, and customer service support.
• Assist with visitor screening, access control, and enforcement of hospital safety policies.
• Conduct routine inspections of emergency exits, safety equipment, and life safety systems.
• Support emergency response efforts, drills, special events, and crowd control activities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, security personnel, and emergency responders during critical incidents.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate documentation of security-related activities.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect in all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to maintain driving privileges in accordance with Johns Hopkins Health System requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with military, law enforcement, or comparable healthcare security experience.
• Successful completion of post-hire training and certification requirements, including CPR, Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and De-escalation training.
• Possession of a Florida Security "D" License or the ability to obtain the license within 180 days of employment.

Driving Eligibility Requirements

As part of the pre-employment process, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and a SambaSafety risk assessment will be conducted.

• Candidates must have no more than 5 points on their MVR .
• Candidates must have no more than 8 points from driving-related infractions, violations, or convictions on their SambaSafety risk assessment.
• Candidates must have no more than 15 points resulting from any non-valid license status (expired, suspended, revoked, etc.) on their SambaSafety risk assessment.
• Both assessments are completed separately. Failure to meet either requirement will result in disqualification from the pre-employment process.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of security, healthcare security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.
• Additional education or coursework in security, law enforcement, criminal justice, or healthcare-related fields.
• Healthcare security certifications such as Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) or Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• Excellent customer service and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a healthcare environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and patient-centered service.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, and reach as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely assist in restraining or apprehending aggressive individuals as part of a response team.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Why Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital?

At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, you'll be part of a nationally recognized healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and families. Our Public Safety team plays a critical role in ensuring a safe environment where world-class patient care can thrive.

Apply today and become part of a team committed to safety, service, and excellence.

Salary Range: Minimum 16.25/hour - Maximum 25.99/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.