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Public Safety Officer, Part Time- Third Shift/20 hours per week

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Jun 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you talked someone down from a heated situation.

What they are checking: Real de-escalation experience and the specific words and body language they used.

This role is 20 hours a week on third shift. How does that fit with the rest of your life, and how will you stay sharp?

What they are checking: Honest availability and reliability for a part-time overnight schedule.

How is security in a children's hospital different from other places you've worked?

What they are checking: Awareness of pediatric-specific risks like abduction, custody disputes and highly emotional families.

Describe a time you had to work with police or outside agencies on an incident.

What they are checking: Ability to coordinate and hand off properly with external responders.

What would you do

A parent on a unit is shouting at nurses and refusing to leave. Walk me through how you approach them.

What they are checking: Whether they lead with verbal de-escalation and respect for a family in crisis before any physical response.

You're on patrol at 3 a.m. and find a door propped open to a restricted area. What do you do?

What they are checking: Attention on quiet overnight patrols and whether they secure, check and report rather than just close it.

A teenage patient in behavioral crisis is trying to leave the unit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand elopement risk and work with clinical staff, using the least force needed with a minor.

During an inspection tour you find a fire extinguisher missing. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they treat life safety checks seriously and follow through on reporting and correction.

About the work

The posting says you may need to physically restrain patients. How do you decide when that's the right call?

What they are checking: Judgment about restraint as a last resort, following policy and training, especially with children and teens.

How do you write an incident report so it holds up if it's reviewed by leadership or law enforcement?

What they are checking: Factual, timely, objective documentation, which the posting lists as part of the job.

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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/ Job Summary Responsible for providing support to Public Safety operations at Children's Wisconsin facilities. Duties may include, but not limited to, any or all of the following: patrol assigned areas of facilities and grounds and respond to emergent situations and calls for service, perform inspection tours and investigate incidents, general office or record keeping tasks, verbally de-escalate and if needed, physically restrain patients or disruptive individuals, perform Weapon Screening services to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children's property, secure property/evidence as needed/directed, liaison with MRMC Campus Public Safety/Security departments and local, state and federal law enforcement. Essential Functions - Patrols (by foot and vehicle) assigned areas of facilities and grounds according to established schedule and investigates unusual occurrences. Performs parking enforcement related duties, to include, but not limited to, operating parking equipment, greeting, welcoming and directing customers. - Investigates and writes incident reports on a wide variety of security-related incidents including but not limited to; crimes committed on the property, injuries sustained on the property, actual or potential loss of hospital employee, patient, or visitor property through fire, theft, damage, or vandalism. Obtains and processes evidence related to the incident and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects. - Assists Public Safety Dispatchers working in Communication Center as needed, and dispatches appropriate personnel to perform security assignments. Answers hospital emergency lines and directs personnel appropriately. Monitors various surveillance and alarm systems. Answers intercom and elevator calls for assistance promptly and professionally. - Responds to emergency situations of various types. Responses may include activities such as crowd control, disturbance resolution, verbal and physical intervention, firefighting duties, medical, combative and/or disruptive patients, and other activities of a similar nature, including subsequent appearances in court, hearings, or chambers, as requested. - Performs Weapon Screening services at designated locations to prevent weapons and other prohibited property from entering Children's facilities. Secures property/evidence as needed and/or directed. Liaison with MRMC Campus Public Safety/Security departments and local law enforcement. Performs security inspection tours and notifies appropriate personnel of problems, as necessary. - Questions or detains suspicious individuals or criminal violators on CW leased and/or owned properties. Restrains disorderly, combative, or injurious individuals according to established training standards as necessary to prevent imminent harm to self or others. - Badges and screens visitors per the visitation policy. Determines the guest’s destination and/or transportation needs. Provides precise way finding. Directs and/or escorts employees, visitors, clients, and patients to all areas of hospital, clinic, grounds, facilities, etc. Performs traffic control functions as needed. Provides basic hospital information services, including being assigned to a Welcome Center. - 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. Education: - High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required - Post high school course work in criminal justice or related field preferred Experience: - 1+ years previous customer service experience required - 1+ years experience as a uniformed security officer in healthcare security, public safety, corporate security, law enforcement, and/or military service preferred - 1+ years experience performing weapon screening preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Requires an acceptable driving record, ability to be insured by CHHS carrier. - Ability to successfully complete all required organizational and department introductory and annual competency training processes. - Ability to read and write in order to review and complete required incident reports and perform various recordkeeping activities. - Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary in order to effectively interact with a variety of hospital employees, staff and visitors, sometimes under potentially stressful situations. - Intermediate computer skills in order to utilize current and future equipment and systems (PC software applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Epic hospital software application, CAD, Incident Reporting, Surveillance Systems, Weapon Screening Technology, etc.) - Analytical skills necessary in order to inspect, respond and manage emergent situations, inspect hospital areas, ensure safety and security of all hospital staff, visitors and patients, and prepare security incident reports, missing property reports, etc. - Ability to successfully complete and maintain all department training requirements in physical/verbal intervention and control technique program, use of typical security/law enforcement duty equipment (baton, handcuffs, etc.) and clinical violent restraint devises. - Ability to successfully complete and maintain all testing requirements under the Physical Capacity Exam (PCE). - Ability to respond to emergent situations in a professional and calming disposition while maintaining effective communication. - Marcus Crisis Prevention Program Certification (MCPP) - Marcus Autism Center required within 1 year of hire Licenses and Certifications: - BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council within 90 Days required - License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin required Required for All Jobs: - This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. - Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. 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, License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin

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