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Yale New Haven Health

Public Safety Officer - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health, New London, Connecticut, us, 06320

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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.

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.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Patrol the exterior of the hospital and related buildings, checking the security of all doors and windows. Opens and secures areas as required. Check for safety violations and conducts rounds throughout the hospital.

Patrol parking lots and parking garage and monitor as necessary. Takes appropriate enforcement action when warranted. Provides escorts in parking lots as required. Contacts vehicle owners for lights on, flat tires, etc.

Patrol the interior of the hospital and related buildings. Enforces hospital policies and procedures relating to visitors, smoking, access control, proper passes and badges.

Collect, tag and log all lost and found articles.

Respond 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. Responsible to gain control over the patient and make the best and safest decisions.

Respond to all Fire alarms or reports of fire. Must report to the fire scene and assist as needed. Ensures that the fire department is escorted to the fire area or alarm area. Also assists with fire drills.

Respond to patient assist calls, determine the extent of the problem and respond accordingly. Responsible for controlling 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.

Respond to all Helicopter arrivals. Ensures a safe LZ. Maintains security around the helicopter while on the ground and assists the Life Star crew in transporting the patient to the helicopter.

Review 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, staff and maintain a dispatch center. Monitor CCTV, door and alarm systems, contact local emergency responders as necessary. Initiate Hospital emergency response procedures for fires, security emergencies and events, and medical emergencies.

Follow all department policies, procedures and directives. Check hospital email on a daily working basis.

Meet performance expectations for Public Safety Officer, Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.

Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the safety and operational needs of the department and organization.

Public Safety Charge Officer

Acts as liaison between Public Safety Officers, and Public Safety Director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION Minimum of a high school diploma or GED graduate.

EXPERIENCE Prior security, law enforcement or military experience preferred.

LICENSURE 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.

SPECIAL SKILLS

YNHHS Requisition ID 164968

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