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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Now Hiring Public Safety Screeners

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34243

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Department Public Safety

Job Summary The Sarasota Memorial Public Safety Team is Hiring Now! Apply Today!

Public Safety Screener Receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from staff & the public for Public Safety services; determines the nature of the call and the resources necessary to respond. Monitors Public Safety radio communications; maintains contact with Public Safety units to track officer status and respond to need for additional resources; monitors various radio channels to keep abreast of county-wide activities affecting SMH. Dispatches Public Safety Officers to security issues concerning patients, visitors, personnel, and property. Monitors video surveillance cameras and/or alarms for SMH Main Campus & offsite Ambulatory facilities to identify suspicious activity. Updates and maintains electronic records and logs of data pertaining to calls and activities. Controls access to and egress from sensitive areas. Screens non-emergency calls for service; provides requested information or directs callers to the proper person, department or agency. Communicates with callers to determine the nature of the call and provide appropriate assistance; maintains composure to ensure that complete and accurate information is transmitted to public safety and medical personnel. May assist with the training of new communications personnel. Demonstrates customer service excellence. An officer assigned to this addendum shall perform a majority, but may not perform all of the duties listed in the immediate job description. Officers assigned to this addendum as “Screening Officers” will be primarily responsible for a fixed post, access control of sensitive areas, screening and identification of individuals entering sensitive areas, and operation of the Visitor Management System.

Required Qualifications

Require IAHSS Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification within ninety (90) days from date of hire and maintained active throughout employment.

Require a favorable driving record and background check.

Require flexibility in work schedule with the ability to work on other shifts when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer prior security experience.

Prefer the ability to maintain a professional, confident demeanor in stressful situations.

Prefer competency in use of computers.

Prefer the ability to perform duties independently and with good judgment.

Prefer demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Mandatory Education HS EQ: High School Diploma, GED or Certificate

Required License and Certs FDL: Valid Driver's License

Employment Screening Requirements As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Benefits Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars

Life Insurance

Competitive rates

Bonuses offered

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan: 403b

Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!

Bereavement Leave

Free Parking

On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount

Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus

Direct Deposit

Free Wellness Screening

Free confidential counseling services

Employee Discount Programs

Recognition Programs

Referral Programs

Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

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