Public Safety Officer

Westerly Hospital; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health System in Westerly, RI is seeking a security officer to protect patients, staff and visitors and to maintain safety across hospital operations.

The role emphasizes a public security presence, incident response, adherence to Use of Force and restraint policies, and ongoing safety training. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant security experience, and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Security or related experience preferred.
• CPI, MOAB, Defensive Resources, Restraint Certification within 6 months; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as security officer and wears uniform with issued equipment.
• Maintains a public security presence and guides the public on security and access.
• Dispatch Officer Duties and Charge Officer Duties.
• Responds to incidents with aggressive patients/visitors; uses Use of Force policy.
• Follows hospital rules and SOP for restraint and involuntary commitments.
• Attends required safety training and understands exposure control plans.

Skills

Multitasking

Dispatching

Computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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

191952