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Public Safety Associate - full and part-time

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you had to tell someone no while keeping them calm.

What they are checking: De-escalation and customer service together, which is the core of a uniformed guest-facing role.

How do you greet and help families who are lost, stressed or upset?

What they are checking: Whether they see security as part of the patient experience, which the posting stresses.

This job has first, second and third shifts. Which works for you, and how have you handled shift work before?

What they are checking: Reliability and honest availability for a role that staffs around the clock.

Describe a time you had to follow a procedure you didn't fully agree with.

What they are checking: Whether they respect policy in a regulated setting and raise concerns the right way.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team during an emergency or urgent situation.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and take direction under pressure alongside officers and dispatchers.

What would you do

A visitor arrives at the front desk without ID and says they're a parent of a child in the ICU. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow access policy firmly while staying kind to a family member who may be in crisis.

You notice someone repeatedly walking past the same unit without a visitor badge. What do you do?

What they are checking: Observation skills and willingness to engage or report suspicious behavior through the right channels.

An overhead page announces a code you don't recognize. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to ask, check references and follow the team rather than freeze or guess.

About the work

What do you think badge credentialing is protecting at a children's hospital?

What they are checking: Understanding that access control protects children from abduction, custody disputes and other real threats.

How do you handle personal information you see on visitor logs or badges?

What they are checking: Respect for privacy and confidentiality in a hospital, where details about families are sensitive.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

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. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ We are looking to staff a number of PSA openings on first, second and third shift. Part-time and full-time hours are available. Position Summary- Public Safety Associate (PSA) is a uniform position responsible for providing support to Public Safety operations at CW facilities. Duties may include, but limited to, any or all of the following: provide badge access credentialing services; actively greet and engage with guests, and visitors to ensure a positive experience; badge and screen visitors according to visitation guidelines; determine the guest's destination and transportation needs, providing assistance as needed; direct visitors with precise way finding; report suspicious activities; provide support and guidance to visitors during emergency conditions; perform Weapon Screening services at designated locations to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children's property. Essential Functions- Primarily works at Welcome Center stations. Badges and screens visitors per our visitation policy. Determines the guest’s destination and transportation needs, and directs them with precise way finding. Directs visitors to all ambulatory clinics, ancillary locations, inpatient areas, EDTC and amenities located on the Milwaukee campus. Builds credible relationships with customers by delivering personal attention, demonstrating respect, recognizing patient’s rights under HIPAA and maintaining patient confidentiality, responding to customer concerns, questions and needs, establishing trust and maintaining a positive representation of Children’s Wisconsin. Performs Weapon Screening services at designated locations to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children’s property. Secures property/evidence as needed/directed. Liaisons with local law enforcement. Maintains area in a safe condition during emergency conditions. Maintains area in a neat and orderly condition and contacts appropriate departments as needed. Maintains current knowledge of CW policy and procedures and department Standards of Work (SOW) through regular and timely independent review of internal communication including emails, Newsbreak and attendance at relevant meetings. Responsible for understanding and adhering to the Children’s Organizational Code of Ethics and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to Children's business. Requirements- • High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) • 1+ years’ experience in customer service • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 90 days of being hired Preferred • Post high school coursework in criminal justice or equivalent field of study. • Experience as a uniformed security officer in healthcare security, public safety, corporate security, law enforcement, and/or military service. • Experience performing weapon screening. Knowledge skills and abilities • Ability to assess demeanor of internal and external customers, adjusting approach as appropriate to those who could be lost, confused, joyful, upset or demanding with the goal of enhancing the overall experience. Ability to remain calm under pressure to support a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment. • Ability to successfully complete all required introductory and annual competency training processes to effectively perform duties and responsibilities of position. • Basic computer skills in order to utilize and independently troubleshoot and resolve issues with equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel Access, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, Hospital software applications, EPIC, etc.) • Ability to read and write in order to complete required reports and perform various recordkeeping activities • Critical thinking skills required to make independent decisions and problem solve in a complex, fast paced environment. • Excellent customer service and prioritization skills are essential. • Exudes confidence and finesse in stressful situations-effectively diffusing negativity. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, patients, and visitors, sometimes under potentially stressful situations. • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, staff and visitors. The ability to interact with team members with positive intent and create innovative solutions through collaborative relationships. • Ability to use weapon screening technologies to effectively perform duties and responsibilities. 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. Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council

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