DHS Public Security Officer

Join our Team We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community. # # Benefits We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer: Flexible schedules for work-life balance Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees Tuition reimbursement Outstanding Referral Programs Pet Insurance Available Medical Premium Assistance of up to 10% is available for eligible full time employees. Wellness Incentives for full # part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable) Onsite children#s care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at various locations Free access to 2 Fitness Centers, located at Midtown and Eagle Crest Career advancement opportunities As a DHS Public Security Officer, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess. # Job Overview Use of discretion in enforcing Indiana State Statutes involving matters of criminal activity on Deaconess Property.#Actively engages in reporting and notification of safety infractions, the prevention and detection of criminal activity, and prevention of any activity adverse to the health care environment.

####Also aids in any type of emergencies inside the hospital

, or on hospital grounds.# Shall respond to calls for assistance by hospital staff, patients, visitors, and local law enforcement agencies.# Proactively partners with hospital staff to ensure a safe work environment. Qualifications for Public Safety Officer (Armed)# Requires HS diploma or GED Equivalent. Requires working knowledge of computers and various software programs. Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver#s License. After hire, must successfully complete required training. Eligible to obtain a Permit, issued by the State of Indiana to carry a handgun. Requires the successful completion of the Firearms Proficiency Test with continuous requalification on a semi-annual basis. Must be able to deal effectively with patients and family members in a crisis and to deal with abusive people. Responsibilities Performs periodic tours of all hospital buildings and grounds. Visually checks for safety and fire hazards. De-escalate tense, dynamic, and rapidly evolving situations Ensures individuals entering the facility are properly screened. Enforces hospital regulations and policies designed to prevent theft and unauthorized access. Conducts safety checks and tests as required by State and Federal laws for a hospital. Patrols parking areas periodically, leaving warning notices on automobiles in violation of parking regulations. Checks fire and emergency lanes to insure they are clear at all times. Supports the Deaconess Health Police Department objectives for creating a safe environment. Assists with patient restraint when necessary. Directs visitors and answers questions relative to location of services. Responds to fire emergency calls, assists police, fire, and emergency management teams Provides parking lot assistance to staff and guests. Supports hospital departmental policies, procedures and mission statements. Attends staff meetings and in-services. Successfully completes all required hospital training # Why Choose Deaconess? Deaconess is one of the largest, local employers in the tristate area and is consistently recognized as a leader in healthcare at the state and national levels. Compassion for patients and dedication to the community are core values of Deaconess and have been since our founding in 1892. We value our employees and offer an#extensive benefits package. Throughout the Health System, we offer work environments that support professional development and personal success.

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance

• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees

• Tuition reimbursement

• Outstanding Referral Programs

• Pet Insurance Available

• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 10% is available for eligible full time employees.

• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)

• Onsite children's care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at various locations

• Free access to 2 Fitness Centers, located at Midtown and Eagle Crest

• Career advancement opportunities

As a DHS Public Security Officer, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

Job Overview

Use of discretion in enforcing Indiana State Statutes involving matters of criminal activity on Deaconess Property. Actively engages in reporting and notification of safety infractions, the prevention and detection of criminal activity, and prevention of any activity adverse to the health care environment. Also aids in any type of emergencies inside the hospital, or on hospital grounds. Shall respond to calls for assistance by hospital staff, patients, visitors, and local law enforcement agencies. Proactively partners with hospital staff to ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications for Public Safety Officer (Armed)

• Requires HS diploma or GED Equivalent.

• Requires working knowledge of computers and various software programs.

• Requires current non-restricted Indiana Driver's License.

• After hire, must successfully complete required training.

• Eligible to obtain a Permit, issued by the State of Indiana to carry a handgun.

• Requires the successful completion of the Firearms Proficiency Test with continuous requalification on a semi-annual basis.

• Must be able to deal effectively with patients and family members in a crisis and to deal with abusive people.

Responsibilities

• Performs periodic tours of all hospital buildings and grounds. Visually checks for safety and fire hazards.

• De-escalate tense, dynamic, and rapidly evolving situations

• Ensures individuals entering the facility are properly screened.

• Enforces hospital regulations and policies designed to prevent theft and unauthorized access.

• Conducts safety checks and tests as required by State and Federal laws for a hospital.

• Patrols parking areas periodically, leaving warning notices on automobiles in violation of parking regulations. Checks fire and emergency lanes to insure they are clear at all times.

• Supports the Deaconess Health Police Department objectives for creating a safe environment.

• Assists with patient restraint when necessary.

• Directs visitors and answers questions relative to location of services.

• Responds to fire emergency calls, assists police, fire, and emergency management teams

• Provides parking lot assistance to staff and guests.

• Supports hospital departmental policies, procedures and mission statements.

• Attends staff meetings and in-services.

• Successfully completes all required hospital training

Why Choose Deaconess?

Deaconess is one of the largest, local employers in the tristate area and is consistently recognized as a leader in healthcare at the state and national levels. Compassion for patients and dedication to the community are core values of Deaconess and have been since our founding in 1892. We value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package. Throughout the Health System, we offer work environments that support professional development and personal success.