Public Safety Officer II at Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida

Job Description:

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER II

LOCATION: 13681 Doctor's Way, Fort Myers, FL
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety
CATEGORIES: Service/Support
TYPE: Full-Time
SHIFT: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
SCHEDULE: Nights

DESCRIPTION:

This position is armed qualified. Employees not eligible for armed status may not obtain position level hirer than Public Safety Officer I.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. Officer provides assistance to visitors, patients, employees and others with general, Public Safety, and safety issues. Immediately responds to all emergency and disaster situations. Officer assists patient care staff as required. Officer follows broad instructions and operates within the guidelines of established System policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws in carrying out duties. Officer maintains a high code of ethics, moral conduct, confidentiality, and professionalism. Officer 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.

Requirements: Educational Requirements
Required:

* High school or equivalent (GED)

Experience
Required:

* Two years of full time experience in law enforcement, healthcare public safety, military or other related field. One year of full time experience as Lee Health public safety officer will count towards experience

State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Required:

* Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of employment

* Class D Security license from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services within 30 days of employment

* Class G Security license from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services within 90 days of employment

Additional Requirements:

* All license/certification must be current and active at all times

Certifications/Registration Requirements
Required:

* Successful completion of Lee Health Public Safety training program within 30 days of employment

* IAHSS Advanced Level Certification (CAHSO) within 60 days of employment

* Successful completion of Lee Health Public Safety Department firearms training and licensing program within 90 days of employment

Additional Requirements:

* All license/certification must be current and active at all times

Other Requirements
Required:

* 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.

Lee Health is a drug/tobacco-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
We are an equal opportunity employer.