Public Safety Officer (Per Diem)

hhccareers; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Windham Hospital is seeking Public Safety Officers to serve as front line guardians, delivering courteous customer service while keeping environments safe and secure for patients, visitors, colleagues, clinicians and physicians.

Officers are equipped to respond to hazardous and emergency situations, coordinate with security and facilities, and support overall campus safety. A high school diploma and driving record are required, with CT Guard Card submission within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One 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

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and ensure environments are safe, secure and prepared for patients, visitors, colleagues, clinicians and physicians.
• Respond to hazardous situations and manage emergency scenarios.
• Coordinate with security and facilities to maintain campus safety.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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.