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About the Role
The Armed Public Safety Officer ensures the welfare of patients, employees, and visitors by protecting hospital grounds, buildings, equipment, and supplies. This role involves making security decisions within departmental and hospital guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Patrols the exterior of the hospital and related buildings, checking security of 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, monitoring as necessary.
- Takes appropriate enforcement action when warranted.
- Provides escorts in parking lots.
- Contacts vehicle owners for issues like lights on or flat tires.
- Patrols the interior of the hospital and related buildings.
- Enforces hospital policies and procedures related to visitors, smoking, access control, and proper passes/badges.
- Collects, tags, and logs all lost and found articles.
- Responds to all Security Emergencies calls, taking action to ensure safety.
- Makes assignments to other respondents to maintain control of situations.
- Gains control over patients and makes safe decisions.
- Responds to all Fire alarms or reports of fire, reporting to the scene and assisting as needed.
- Escorts the fire department to the fire or alarm area.
- Assists with fire drills.
- Responds to patient assist calls, determining the extent of the problem and responding accordingly.
- Controls patients to prevent endangering others.
- Handles eloped patients and contacts the New London Police Department if necessary.
- Responds to all Helicopter arrivals, ensuring a safe LZ.
- Maintains security around the helicopter while on the ground.
- Assists the Life Star crew in transporting patients.
- Responds to unusual or emergency situations using appropriate escalation of force, up to and including armed response.
- Reviews reports and safety huddle sheets from the previous shift.
- Completes detailed reports and log entries.
- Staffs and maintains a dispatch center 24/7.
- Monitors CCTV, door, and panic alarm systems.
- Contacts local emergency responders as necessary.
- Initiates Hospital emergency response procedures for fires, security emergencies, events, and medical emergencies.
- Follows all department policies, procedures, and directives.
- Meets performance expectations for armed Public Safety Officer, Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
- Acts as liaison between Public Safety Officers and the Public Safety Director.
Requirements
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED graduate.
- A minimum of one (1) year prior Security, Law Enforcement or Military experience carrying a sidearm required; or a minimum of one (1) year full-time/part-time or two (2) years per diem experience as an unarmed Public Safety Officer at L+M Hospital.
- New hires must successfully complete their probationary period prior to carrying a sidearm on duty.
- Connecticut State Security Permit required upon completion of training as allowed by Public Act 18-20.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- CT. "Class 1" endorsement must be obtained prior to carrying a sidearm.
- Must pass a background check conducted by the State of CT. Special Firearms and Licensing unit.
- Must pass a complete Medical and Psychological evaluation by the Employee Health Department of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Skills
- Armed response
- Security
- Law Enforcement
- Military experience
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Resource Utilization
- Staff and Self Development
- Firearms proficiency
- CCTV monitoring
- Alarm system monitoring
Location
- Hospital
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year minimum experience carrying a sidearm in Security, Law Enforcement, or Military
- 1 year minimum experience as an unarmed Public Safety Officer at L+M Hospital (full-time/part-time)
- 2 years minimum experience as an unarmed Public Safety Officer at L+M Hospital (per diem)
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