Patrol Officer | Senior Protection Service

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Senior Protective Services Officer to patrol hospital properties, deter security threats, and respond to incidents. The role requires state licensure, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a CT pistol permit within six months.

Experience in police or military police and several years as a probation/parole officer are highly valued. The position emphasizes timely reporting, escorts, and maintaining a safe hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; POST approved Police Academy.
• Experience: 1 year police or Military Police; 5 years Probation/Parole Officer.
• Licensure: Police Officer POST certification; valid CT driver’s license; ability to obtain CT pistol permit within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs rounding on Yale New Haven Hospital owned and/or leased properties to deter and detain unauthorized individuals or suspicious activity.
• Provide written communication through hospital approved reporting system that affect safety and security of the Hospital community.
• Performs general support functions to ensure safety, security and public relations; provides escorts and money escort duties as needed.
• Follows established precautions and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Meets attendance and punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service.

Skills

Police experience

Military Police

Probation/Parole

Pistol permit

Driver's license

Security awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

POST approved Police Academy

Job description

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Provides security services to create an environment free of criminal activity which allows the Hospital community to achieve its mission and goals.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Performs rounding on all Yale New Haven Hospital owned and/or leased properties as assigned. Continuously utilizing standard practices and training to deter, and detain all unauthorized individuals or suspicious circumstances and criminal activity. Report all such incidents, as they occur, to ensure the maintenance of a safe environment for all patients, staff and visitors.
• Provide written communication through hospital approved reporting system that affect the general safety and security of the Hospital community and environment.
• Performs general support functions to ensure that all services afforded to the Hospital community for safety, security and for public relations are provided upon request and in a professional and timely manner. Performs vehicle and walking escorts to authorized and approved locations. Performs money escort assignments for Hospital departments within the complex. Utilize the Lost and Found, and Patient Valuable systems according to Hospital and Department policies and practices.
• Follows established Hospital and Departmental standard precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for everyone.
• Meets Hospital's attendance and punctuality requirements to be on your assigned post on time to ensure proper coverage and quality service to patients, visitors and employees.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Position requires high school diploma or GED, graduation from a Connecticut or other POST approved Police Academy. In lieu of POST certification the candidate may be considered if they have Military Police Training or are a former Probation and Parole Officer.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of one (1) year of police experience or Military Police. A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Probation / Parole Officer.

LICENSURE

Must have held or currently hold a "Police Officer" POST Certification. Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Must be able to obtain a State of CT pistol permit within 6 months from date of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be eligible to apply and be issued a Connecticut State Security Officer License from the Connecticut Department of Public Safety (State Police Special Licensing) Must maintain current qualifications for the State Security Officer License Individual must maintain a valid Connecticut State Security Officer Pistol Permit Must successfully pass an annual mandatory pistol re-qualification course in order to maintain a "Senior Protective Services Officer" assignment. Failure to do so will result in a temporary/permanent reassignment to a different job classification, or termination of employment Individual must possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license, without any lapse

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Appropriate physical condition for position demands, and responsibility to maintain condition level Position requires the ability to work in a sustained high stress environment