Public Safety Officer

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

• 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.

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.