Public Safety Officer

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Rhode Island is seeking a Security Officer to maintain safety and provide security for all hospital functions. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and preferred experience in law enforcement or security. Certification in defensive resources is required within six months. The position involves interacting positively with the public and responding to incidents as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Previous law enforcement, military, dispatching, or security experience preferred.
• CPI, MOAB, Defensive Resources certifications must be obtained within 6 months.
• CPI, MOAB, Defensive Resources and Restraint Certification must be obtained within 6 months; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as a security officer.
• Maintain public presence of security.
• Respond to incidents of aggressive patients and visitors.
• Responds to incidents involving aggressive patients and visitors; uses Defensive Resources per policy.
• Follows all hospital rules; adheres to SOP for restraint and commitment procedures.
• Attends required safety training and understands department safety responsibilities.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens; uses protective equipment correctly.
• Treats patients, families and coworkers with respect and professionalism; fosters a courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and participates in departmental meetings.

Skills

Security operations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

MOAB

Defensive Resources

Restraint Certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Performs in a security department providing security for all hospital functions.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities

• 1.Performs duties as security officer
• 1.1Wears issued uniform properly along with all issued equipment
• 2.Maintains a public presence of security
• 2.1Interacts with Public in a positive manner responding to requests and providing general guidance to the public on security and access issues
• 3.Dispatch Officer Duties
• 4.Charge Officer Duties
• 5.Responds to all incidents of aggressive patients and visitors
• 5.1Responds to altercations with patients, visitors and staff and properly uses Defensive Resources in accordance with hospital Use of Force Policy
• 6.Follows all hospital rules and regulations
• 6.1Understands Hospital SOP for restraint application, commitment against will situations.
• 7.Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
• 7.1All required safety education programs have been attended.
• 8.Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
• 8.1Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• 9.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• 9.1Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as observed by Manager and peers.
• 10.Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department?s/unit?s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• 10.1Conducts staff meetings.

Qualifications



EDUCATION




High School Graduate or GED required. High School Graduate or GED required.




EXPERIENCE




Previous law enforcement, military, dispatching, or security experience preferred




LICENSURE




CPI, MOAB, Defensive Resources (Baton, Handcuffing, and OC Foam), and Restraint Certification must be obtained within 6 months. Valid Driver's license is required.




SPECIAL SKILLS




Familiarity with Microsoft office products. Must be competent with computer skills, multitasking, and dispatching.



YNHHS Requisition ID

155658

EDUCATION




High School Graduate or GED required. High School Graduate or GED required.




EXPERIENCE




Previous law enforcement, military, dispatching, or security experience preferred




LICENSURE




CPI, MOAB, Defensive Resources (Baton, Handcuffing, and OC Foam), and Restraint Certification must be obtained within 6 months. Valid Driver's license is required.




SPECIAL SKILLS




Familiarity with Microsoft office products. Must be competent with computer skills, multitasking, and dispatching.



• 1.Performs duties as security officer
• 1.1Wears issued uniform properly along with all issued equipment
• 2.Maintains a public presence of security
• 2.1Interacts with Public in a positive manner responding to requests and providing general guidance to the public on security and access issues
• 3.Dispatch Officer Duties
• 4.Charge Officer Duties
• 5.Responds to all incidents of aggressive patients and visitors
• 5.1Responds to altercations with patients, visitors and staff and properly uses Defensive Resources in accordance with hospital Use of Force Policy
• 6.Follows all hospital rules and regulations
• 6.1Understands Hospital SOP for restraint application, commitment against will situations.
• 7.Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
• 7.1All required safety education programs have been attended.
• 8.Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
• 8.1Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• 9.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• 9.1Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as observed by Manager and peers.
• 10.Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department?s/unit?s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• 10.1Conducts staff meetings.