Public Safety Officer

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Westerly Hospital is seeking a Public Safety Officer to ensure safety and security within the facility. The role includes maintaining a visible presence, responding to incidents, and adhering to established safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably prior security experience. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential for this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Previous law enforcement or security experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products required.

Responsibilities

• Perform security officer duties including maintaining a public presence.
• Respond to incidents of aggression and altercations involving patients and visitors.
• Attending required safety training programs.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Dispatching

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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.

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
• 1.1 Wears issued uniform properly along with all issued equipment
• 2. Maintains a public presence of security
• 2.1 Interacts 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
• 5.1 Responds 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
• 6.1 Understands 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.
• 7.1 All required safety education programs have been attended.
• 8. Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
• 8.1 Demonstrates 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.
• 9.1 Interacts 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.
• 10.1 Conducts 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

152188

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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