Public Safety Officer Per Diem/VARIED 8 hr. Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned; and to do other work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be:

Education

Post high school vocation with specialized training is desirable.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or private security/contract agency desired.

Licensure/Certification

Possession of an appropriate valid California driver’s license.

Guard Card issued by the State of California

Current BLS through AHA required within 60 days of hire/transfer

Employees must maintain a driving record, which meets the insurability requirements of Physicians for Healthy Hospitals, Inc.

This position REQUIRES some Holidays & Weekends.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Security systems, procedures and enforcement codes.

Modern office methods and procedures

Ability to:

Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.

Secure cooperation of department heads in accepting and carrying out sound security management practices.

Keep abreast of developments in the field of security administration.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Participate a Professional Assault Response Training

Participate in the International Association for Health Care Security and Safety “IAHASS”

Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.