Public Safety Officer
At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Job Summary :
Responsible for providing support to Public Safety operations at CW facilities. Duties may include, but not limited to, any or all of the following : patrol assigned areas of facilities and grounds and respond to emergent situations and calls for service. Perform inspection tours and investigates incidents, as well as general office or record keeping tasks. Verbally de-escalate and if needed, physically restrain patients or disruptive individuals. Perform weapon screening services to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children's property. Secure property / evidence as needed / directed. Liaison with MRMC Campus Public Safety / Security departments and local, state and federal law enforcement.
Essential Functions :
Position Requirements :
Education : High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required. Post high school course work in criminal justice or related field preferred.
Experience : 1+ years previous customer service experience required. 1+ years experience as a uniformed security officer in healthcare security, public safety, corporate security, law enforcement, and / or military service preferred. 1+ years experience performing weapon screening preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Requires an acceptable driving record, ability to be insured by CHHS carrier. Ability to successfully complete all required introductory and annual competency training processes. Ability to read and write in order to review and complete required incident reports and perform various recordkeeping activities. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary in order to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, staff and visitors, sometimes under potentially stressful situations. Intermediate computer skills in order to utilize current and future equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Epic hospital software application, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, etc.). Analytical skills necessary in order to inspect, respond and manage emergent situations, inspect hospital areas, ensure safety and security of all hospital staff, visitors and patients, and prepare security incident reports, missing property reports, etc. Currently certified or ability to successfully complete IAHSS Basic certification within 6 months of hire or promotion. Currently certified or ability to successfully complete department training in Defensive Tactics for Security (DTS) within 3 months of hire or promotion. Ability to successfully complete and maintain all testing requirements under the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). Ability to successfully complete and maintain all department training requirements in physical / verbal intervention and control technique program, use of typical security / law enforcement duty equipment (baton, handcuffs, etc.) and clinical violent restraint devices.
Licenses and Certifications :
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association / American Red Cross / National Safety Council within 90 Days required. License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin required. Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Trainer - Marcus Autism Center Crisis Prevention Program within 1 Year required.
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Public Safety Officer • Milwaukee, WI, US