Public Safety Officers patrol the entire medical center campus to promote a climate of safety for all persons and property. They must effectively interact with the general public, administration, all departments and colleagues, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement, civil defense, fire department and ambulance personnel.
Safety Officers respond to various requests for assistance to include reports of suspicious or criminal activity. They provide support to staff in handling disgruntled visitors as well as respond to other disturbances.
The Safety Officer also responds to combative patient calls as part of the STARR team. They work under OSHA Blood and Body Fluids Category 1 and use Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure risks. They control external access and release of deceased patients from Pathology.
Safety Officers also investigate reports of motor vehicle accidents, property damage, and theft documenting events in detailed reports. They are proficient in the use video surveillance systems to monitor campus activity. They use various databases to access information needed to complete reports and/or investigations. They monitor fire safety and submit reports to ensure deficiencies are identified and corrected.
They conduct Fire and Child Abduction drills and submit staff evaluation reports. They perform preventive maintenance inspections on campus fire extinguishers and are familiar with required responses and operation of fire, child abduction, and panic alarms systems. They investigate safety mishaps such as falls or other incidents involving injuries and prepare reports of such events. They maintain commissions as Notary Publics and provide notary services to patients, physicians, and colleagues.
Safety Officers manage the inventory of Lost and Found Property and Patient Valuables. They perform courtesy services such as auto assists, escorts, and vehicle lockouts. They conduct hospital policy enforcement to include colleague parking and wear of identification badges.
Type: Full-time, 80 hours per 2 week pay period
Typical hours: 7:00a-3:00p, Rotating weekends/holidays
-High School Diploma or GED- required
Certification & Licensures:
-Must obtain a City of Cape Girardeau Security license within 90 days of hire or transfer into this position.
-Must gain BLS certification, provided by the medical center.
-BLS Certification- required within 90 days of hire
One year in public safety sector preferred.
Why Work at Saint Francis?
Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region’s leading healthcare system—recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center, nearly 3,000 team members, and over 300 providers, Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis—it’s a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.
You’ll find more than 50 specialties, the region’s only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center, and southeast Missouri’s first Level III NICU. The system’s employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area’s primary care providers.
At Saint Francis, you’re not just doing a job - you’re part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.
To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/.
Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at careers@sfmc.net.
Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Through this mission, Saint Francis Healthcare System serves nearly 713,000 people across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas, focusing on our patients' outcomes, experience and value.
Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, Saint Francis has continued to offer compassionate care and innovative medical treatments to those in need. The times may have changed, but our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy.
Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, our nationally-recognized service lines include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and the region's first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics. With nearly 2,800 employees and more than 250 providers in eight different communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region.
