Public Safety Officer (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Hospital, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks Public Safety Officers to safeguard staff, patients and visitors across our facilities in Windham, CT. You will be trained to respond to emergencies, enforce safety protocols and help maintain a secure clinical setting.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma, at least one year of public-facing service experience, and a valid CT Guard Card or plan to obtain it within 90 days. A valid driver's license and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant public service experience (public safety, healthcare, or first responder).
• CT Guard Card or submission with plan to receive within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and maintain safe, secure environments for patients, visitors, colleagues, clinicians and physicians.
• Respond to and manage hazardous and emergency situations and provide resources when situations are managed.

Skills

Customer service oriented

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CT Guard Card

Driver's license

Job description

Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleague 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.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our colleagues are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

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.