Night Shift Public Safety Team Lead (Healthcare)

Hartford HealthCare; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT seeks a Public Safety Officer to respond to incidents, patrol facilities, and maintain safety and security across departments. The role emphasizes leadership, documentation, and collaboration with first responders for a secure hospital environment.

The position requires strong communication, English proficiency, and relevant public safety experience; CT Guard Card, driver’s license, and a willingness to mentor staff are

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of relevant experience (public safety, corrections, emergency medical services, military) required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid CT Guard Card required.
• Associates degree in related fields preferred.
• Three years of relevant experience preferred.
• Multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a timely response, uses problem solving to take appropriate action to manage and investigate security incidents and hazards.
• Patrols and rounds facility to identify concerning activity, safety concerns or other problems; may be assigned to fixed areas to check credentials, provide information or directions; operates vehicles safely when on mobile patrols.
• Maintains accurate activity logs and completes reports and documentation.
• As Team Leader, partners with Leadership and other Public Safety Officers to ensure team has access to SOPs, protocols and policies; communicates regularly with officers to provide support.
• Serves as a department liaison for CHH Directors and Managers needing information pertaining to operations.
• Coaches and mentors current and new colleagues regarding department operations and job roles.
• Provides professional, customer service focused assistance to the HHC community including patients, visitors, families, colleagues, clinicians and first responders.

Skills

Public safety

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, CT seeks a Public Safety Officer to respond to incidents, patrol facilities, and maintain safety and security across departments. The role emphasizes leadership, documentation, and collaboration with first responders for a secure hospital environment.

The position requires strong communication, English proficiency, and relevant public safety experience; CT Guard Card, driver’s license, and a willingness to mentor staff are