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The Public Safety Officer patrols all areas of their assigned location in all weather conditions. Patrols are conducted on foot or in a variety of vehicles. Patrol areas include hospitals, business occupancy areas, and other areas as assigned.
Efficiently maintains a safe and secure environment. Provides assistance to visitors, patients, employees and others with general, Public Safety, and safety issues. Immediately responds to all emergency and disaster situations.
Assists patient care staff as required. The Officer follows broad instructions and operates within the guidelines of established System policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws in carrying out duties. Maintains a high code of ethics, moral conduct, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Also, maintains a flexible schedule and is able to respond to any Lee Health location. Officers are assigned a diverse set of additional duties as needed to complete a task or mission. May be required to engage and physically control acts of aggression and threatened acts of violence.
This position is armed qualified. Employees not eligible for armed status may not obtain position level hirer than Public Safety Officer I. Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
1-year general security, law enforcement, military or other related experience required. Healthcare security experience preferred. Certification: N/A License: Valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
Class D Security License from FL Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services; need state issued license or proof of application (state issued acknowledgement card) within first 30 days of employment. Proof of State issued license to be provided within 90 days. Must be eligible to obtain a Class G license.
All license/certification must be current and active at all times. Other: Basic computer skills such as typing, using Public Safety software programs, and writing concise detailed reports with proper spelling and grammar. Ability to use basic electronics such as a digital camera, closed circuit television equipment, Digital Video Recorders / DVDs, and multiple line telephones, handheld radio and other Public Safety equipment as assigned.
US:FL:Fort Myers
About the role
The Public Safety Officer patrols all areas of their assigned location in all weather conditions. Patrols are conducted on foot or in a variety of vehicles. Patrol areas include hospitals, business occupancy areas, and other areas as assigned.