Public Safety Officer

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Full Time 2nd Shift (2:30p to 11:00P) Every weekend

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patrols the hospital, hospital grounds and parking lots so as to maintain a safe and secure

environment.

• Identifies, reports and documents safety hazards and handles such irregularities as assigned by

Security Shift Supervisor in a manner prescribed by hospital and department policy.

• Initiates investigations into incidents or activities of criminal nature and submits appropriate

information to law enforcement agencies as directed.

• Assumes responsibility for proper inventory, pickup, transport and storage of patient valuables

and after hour patient deposits.

• Maintains storage and records of lost, found and stolen property of visitors, patient and

employees.

• Required for 2nd shift only: Participation in Security's Bike Patrol Program.

• Controls loud or disorderly patients or visitors and summons police to assist if necessary.

Provides accurate directions, information and, if necessary, escort to the public.

• Provides traffic control, as needed.

• Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs simple maintenance on parking lot equipment (i.e., clears personnel ticket

dispensers, replaces broken gate arms).

• Assists with the movement of patients as requested by nursing staff.

• Performs mobile duties and patrol of hospital campus.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school degree or GED.

• 6-12 months security or police experience. Technical training (i.e., in law enforcement or

police science) may be substituted for experience. Any equivalent background.

• Valid Iowa Driver's/Chauffeurs License required, with accident free driving record for last

three years and at least 18 years of age.

• Proof of current personal automobile insurance as required by Iowa law.

• Complete a one-hour Safe Driving Course within six (6) months of hire and complete a Safe

Driving Review course every three years as provided by Mercy Medical Center.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran