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  • Protective Services Officer Unarmed - Security and Safety - Roper Hospital

  • Roper St. Francis
  • Charleston, South Carolina 29412 United States View Map

Summary

Protective Services Officer

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Shift Schedule: Roper Hospital: Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety/security functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and detentions when warranted. Protective Services officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Essential Job Functions

  • Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
  • Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
  • Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.
  • Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
  • Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
  • Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
  • Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
  • Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
  • Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
  • Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties. Ensures that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat and free of all non-work-related material.
  • Follows organizational policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
  • Maintains and presents self in professional manner at all times when on duty.
  • Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

  • Valid driver's license (required)
  • BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)

Education

  • High school diploma or GED (required)
  • Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

  • 1-2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Required within 6 months of hire)

Language

N/A

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Job Description

Protective Services Officer

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Shift Schedule: Roper Hospital: Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety/security functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and detentions when warranted. Protective Services officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Essential Job Functions

  • Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
  • Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
  • Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.
  • Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
  • Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
  • Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
  • Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
  • Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
  • Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
  • Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties. Ensures that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat and free of all non-work-related material.
  • Follows organizational policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
  • Maintains and presents self in professional manner at all times when on duty.
  • Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

  • Valid driver's license (required)
  • BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)

Education

  • High school diploma or GED (required)
  • Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

  • 1-2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Required within 6 months of hire)

Language

N/A

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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