About the role
Location: Sarasota Campus
DepartmentPublic Safety
Job Summary
The Sarasota Memorial Public Safety Team is Hiring Now!
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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
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.
Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.
Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.
Recognition:
* 5- Star Quality Rating- SMH- Sarasota is the only hospital in Florida to earn the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' highest rating every year since its inception.
* 50 Best Hospitals- SMH ranked among U.S. News & World Report's 50 Best Hospitals in two specialties, Rehabilitation and Obstetrics/Gynecology in 2023-2024, and among the nation's top 10% high performers in 18 other medical specialties, procedures and conditions.
* World's Best Hospitals- SMH- Sarasota has made Newsweek's prestigious list six years in a row, since the global rankings began in 2019.
* "A" for Patient Safety- SMH- Sarasota has earned straight A's since it began participating in the Leapfrog Group's hospital safety survey in 2016.
* Magnet Hospital- SMH has been recognized as a Magnet hospital for the past 20 years by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a continuous achievement for nursing excellence shared by less than 1% of hospitals nationwide.
* America's Best Employer/Workplace- SMH topped Forbe's list of America's Best Employers, ranking among the top 20% of large employers across all industries in 2024, and #1 healthcare employer in Florida in 2023. The health system also earned a 5-star rating in Newsweek's 2024 list of "America's Greatest Workplaces for Women."
The benefits of being the best:
Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:
Total Rewards Package
- 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!
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. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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.