title: Recruiting and selection of healthcare public safety officers.
abstract: The recruiting and selection of professional public safety officers is the first step in developing and maintaining a world class public safety service. Working closely with the human resources department, and utilizing techniques developed by the law enforcement community, the public safety director can build a strong foundation for future growth. This is the first of a series of articles on all aspects of public safety personnel administration.
authors.affiliation: Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Anthony N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Potter
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Guest
mesh_terms: D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement; D010560:Personnel Selection; D017751:Safety Management; D012637:Security Measures