Hospital Public Safety Assistant - FT - Varied Shift Erie County Medical Center CorpHospital Public Safety Assistant - FT - Varied ShiftBuffalo, NY$22.04–$30.68 / hourSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: US Citizenship; Possession and maintenance of Registration as a Security Guard by the New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services at time of appointment and throughout duration of appointment (in accordance with General Business Law, Article 7-A, Section 89-f and g); Possession and maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider before completion of the probationary period and throughout duration of permanent appointment; Completion of New York State Office of Mental Health-Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD) certified safety program within three (3) months of appointment and participation in annual re-training; Section 424-A of the Social Services Law requires the local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Observes individuals on campus ensuring that safety policies and procedures are followed; Assists clinical staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment in patient care areas including physically intervening to prevent injury to patient, staff or visitor; Identifies safety violations and dangerous situations and takes appropriate action to de-escalate, prevent and/or minimize danger; Assists in escorting disorderly persons from premises; Assists in searches in the Behavioral Health environment including common areas and patient rooms; Assists in fire drills, panic alarm testing and emergency management exercises; Responds to emergency situations; Conducts fire equipment inspections; Investigates incidents and events and completes initial reporting of same.