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Westerly Hospital

Public Safety Officer

Westerly Hospital, Westerly, Rhode Island, us, 02891

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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. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Performs in a security department providing security for all hospital functions. Requisition ID: 156389 Responsibilities

Performs duties as security officer

Wears issued uniform properly along with all issued equipment

Maintains a public presence of security

Interacts with Public in a positive manner responding to requests and providing general guidance to the public on security and access issues

Dispatch Officer Duties Charge Officer Duties Responds to all incidents of aggressive patients and visitors

Responds to altercations with patients, visitors and staff and properly uses Defensive Resources in accordance with hospital Use of Force Policy

Follows all hospital rules and regulations

Understands Hospital SOP for restraint application, commitment against will situations.

Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards

All required safety education programs have been attended.

Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment

Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner as observed by Manager and peers.

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

Conducts staff meetings.

Qualifications

Education:

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.

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