Public Safety Officer - Good Hope, full-time

Security 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.

Position Summary :

Patrols assigned areas of facilities and grounds and responds to emergency situations and calls for service. Performs inspection tours and investigates incidents, as well as, general office or record keeping tasks. Verbally de-escalates and if needed, physically restrains patients or disruptive individuals.

Position Requirements :

• Ability to read and write in order to review and complete required incident reports and perform various recordkeeping activities at a level normally acquired through completion of high school. Post high school coursework in criminal justice or equivalent field of study preferred.
• At least one year of previous security experience required. Experience as a uniformed security officer in healthcare security, corporate security, law enforcement, and / or military service preferred.
• Currently certified or successfully complete departmental training in Principles of Defensive Tactics for Security (DTS) and Professional Communications Program within 3 months of hire.
• Currently hold or successfully complete CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to successfully complete all required introductory and annual competency training processes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary in order to effectively interact with a variety of clinic employees, staff and visitors, sometimes under potentially stressful situations.
• Basic computer skills in order to utilize equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, etc.) at a level normally acquired through attendance at technical courses or related experience.
• Analytical skills necessary in order to inspect clinic areas, ensure security of all clinic staff, visitors and patients, and prepare security incident reports, missing property reports, etc.
• Physical requirements of the job are consistent with the medium physical demand level. Requires combined walking and standing for up to 100% of the work shift, and occasional running for distances of approximately one mile, both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to climb several flights of stairs and carry equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, etc.). Must be capable of lower level work (e.g. kneeling, squatting) for brief periods, and be able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally from floor level. Must be able to assist individuals (e.g. transport a guest in a wheelchair). Must be able to physically restrain patients / disruptive individuals of varying stature. Requires ability to assess safety situations (e.g. identify smell, color, near and far acuity, temperature, etc.).

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.