Public Safety Officer

National Police; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Backus Hospital is seeking Public Safety Officers to guard hospital environments and protect patients, visitors and staff. The role emphasizes safety, security and proactive incident response.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year in public service roles, a CT Guard Card (or be in process), and a valid driver’s license. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant service to the public or patients (public safety, corrections, first responder, military, healthcare).
• CT Guard Card or documentation of submission with expected receipt within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the frontline guardian to Hartford HealthCare Community, ensuring environments are safe and secure.
• Provide customer service and respond to hazardous and emergency situations.
• Support and resources to patients, visitors, colleagues, clinicians and physicians.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading and writing English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CT Guard Card

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Public Safety Officers serve as front line guardians to the Hartford HealthCare Community by providing customer service and ensuring our environments are safe, secure and more prepared for all of our patients, visitors, colleagues, clinicians and physicians. Public Safety Officers are equipped to prevent hazardous situations with their presence, respond and manage hazardous and emergency situations and provide support and resources when situations are successfully managed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of relevant experience in service to the public or patients (public safety, corrections, first responder, military, mental health worker/technician or other similar healthcare patient facing role)
• Related volunteer or degree programs may be substituted for experience based on hiring manager discretion
• Valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record
• Valid CT Guard Card or documentation of submission of CT Guard Card application with expectation to receive CT Guard Card within 90 days of hire
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.