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Position Title
Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III)
Job Description Summary
• $31.00 per hour base rate in addition to shift and/or weekend differentials
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical ability test
• Must complete a pre-employment skills assessment
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift with rotating days off (days or nights)
Job Description
Purpose & Scope:
Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III) proactively patrols VHC Health facilities and property to maintain order, protect personnel, and prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, etc. Enforces VHC Health policies and provides assistance to patients, visitors, and employees. Responds to other Security requirements of the VHC campus. Responds to complaints of wrongdoing and prepares incident reports / activity logs. Responds to emergency alerts and situations on campus.
Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III) will be required to successfully complete advanced first aid training, which will include, but is not limited to, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Once trained, the Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III) will respond to calls where a person may be experiencing a medical emergency in order assess, stabilize, and arrange transport and/or transport the person(s) to Emergency Department.
Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III), once trained, equipped, and authorized, will be required to effectively and proactively handle situations that may involve acts of violence necessitating a higher level of security and protective response, which may involve the use of physical force and/or defensive weapons up to, and including, deadly force. Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III) may also use non-clinical restraint devices, such as handcuffs.
Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III) will be required to wear specific uniform and protective clothing, such as ballistic vests that weigh over 10 lbs in addition to wearing body-worn cameras and other required duty gear. Public Safety Officer (Safety/Security Officer III) will be required to be physically fit; have the ability to stand and/or walk up to 12 hours per shift; be physically able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations; and be able to use physical force to defend themselves or others, or to detain persons for arrest.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate's degree is preferred
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of VHC Safety/Security Officer II experience; or
Two (2) years of unarmed Security Officer experience and 1 year of armed Security Officer or Law Enforcement Officer experience (VHC and outside experience can be combined)
Certification/Licensure:
Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED required.
Virginia DCJS Unarmed Security Officer License to be obtained within six months.
Taser CEW, Expandable Baton, Handcuffing, and Defensive Tactics certifications to be obtained within six months.
Valid state driver's license and a clean driving record with constant insurability is required.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), National Registry - Paramedic, or equivalent experience is preferred.
Other Qualifications
Equivalent Clinical Technician or Emergency Medical Responder experience is preferred.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.
In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.
VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.
The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.
VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.