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About the Role

Performs a variety of duties to ensure the welfare of patients, employees, and visitors; protects grounds, buildings, equipment and supplies of the hospital; makes decisions on the best way to obtain and maintain the security of the hospital, patients, employees and visitors within departmental and hospital guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the exterior of the hospital and related buildings, checking the security of all doors and windows.
• Opens and secures areas as required.
• Checks for safety violations and conducts rounds throughout the hospital.
• Patrols parking lots and parking garage and monitors as necessary.
• Takes appropriate enforcement action when warranted.
• Provides escorts in parking lots as required.
• Contacts vehicle owners for lights on, flat tires, etc.
• Patrols the interior of the hospital and related buildings.
• Enforces hospital policies and procedures relating to visitors, smoking, access control, proper passes, and badges.
• Collects, tags and logs all lost and found articles.
• Responds to all Security Emergencies calls.
• Takes action upon arrival to ensure the safety of employees, other patients and visitors.
• Makes assignments to other respondents to maintain control of the situation.
• Gains control over the patient and makes the best and safest decisions.
• Responds to all Fire alarms or reports of fire.
• Reports to the fire scene and assists as needed.
• Ensures that the fire department is escorted to the fire area or alarm area.
• Assists with fire drills.
• Responds to patient assist calls, determines the extent of the problem and responds accordingly.
• Controls the patient in a way not to endanger other patients, visitors and staff.
• Handles all eloped patients and contacts New London Police Department if necessary.
• Responds to all Helicopter arrivals.
• Ensures a safe LZ.
• Maintains security around the helicopter while on the ground.
• Assists the Life Star crew in transporting the patient to the helicopter.
• Reviews reports and safety huddle sheets generated from last shift worked to ensure being up to date with current information.
• Completes detailed reports and log entries.
• When assigned, staffs and maintains a dispatch center.
• Monitors CCTV, door and alarm systems.
• Contacts local emergency responders as necessary.
• Initiates Hospital emergency response procedures for fires, security emergencies and events, and medical emergencies.
• Follows all department policies, procedures and directives.
• Checks hospital email on a daily working basis.
• Meets performance expectations for Public Safety Officer, Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the safety and operational needs of the department and organization.
• Acts as liaison between Public Safety Officers, and Public Safety Director.

Requirements

• Prior security, law enforcement or military experience preferred.
• Connecticut State Security Permit required upon completion of training as allowed by Public Act 18-20.
• Valid driver's license, and acceptable driving record required.

Skills

• CPI certification
• Use of handcuffs
• Use of Pepper Spray
• Use of baton

Location

• New London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Preferred experience in security, law enforcement, or military

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran