Public Safety Officer, Per Diem, Varied Shift, Putnam, CT
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Position: Public Safety Officer, Per Diem, Varied Shift, Putnam, CT
Location: Putnam, CT
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# of Openings: 1
Day Kimball Health is hiring for a per diem Public Safety Officer to join our Public Safety department in Putnam, CT!
Location
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Putnam, CT
Per Diem Requirement: Per diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per month. Flexibility across all shifts is preferred to meet departmental needs
Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.
For 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted community hospital and healthcare provider in Northeastern Connecticut, known for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare system, we proudly offer a full continuum of services—from primary care and specialty care to homecare and hospice to meet the evolving needs of our patients. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission.
At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job—it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift.
Come grow with a team that calls this community home. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.
Job Summary
Provides Public Safety services for all persons on hospital premises and protects hospital property from loss due to fire, theft, or vandalism. Provide switchboard operator and dispatch duties which include answering and directing all calls, operating the fire alarm panel and emergency paging systems. Clearly directs emergency responders to fire scene or location of emergency. Interacts effectively with people under stressful circumstances and takes appropriate action, e.g. Crisis Team “Uncooperative Patients”, or Mr.
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Job Responsibilities
- Conducts regular patrols of the hospital and grounds to ensure that all persons are protected from fires or unwanted visitors; interacts with various hospital staff and outside law enforcement agencies; observes and reports criminal behavior that may be occurring on the premises.
- Maintains a visible presence in the Emergency Department where various security assignments and security‑related functions will be performed under the direction of the Public Safety Manager of Lead Public Safety Officer.
- Responds to calls to assist with security and safety matters, helicopter landings, and emergency situations.
- Conduct regularly assigned fire drills, fire extinguisher inspections, and exterior lighting survey.
- Responsible for the hospital switchboard operation when needed which includes effective communication with the public, patients, physicians, and employees. Must be able to transfer calls to third parties and provide directions as needed to incoming calls. Must be customer friendly with a primary focused on customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for the proper operation of hospital fire alarm panel, emergency paging systems and Resusci Team emergency call system.
- Responsible for paging overhead emergency announcements and give clear direction for responding fire brigade and/or emergency responders to fire and/or emergency location. Interacts with Putnam dispatch for response from local Police or Fire Departments during emergencies.
- Immediately reports any issues with the operation of the switchboard to the IT department, and Security Supervisor for quick response and resolution to all problems.
- Prepares and writes daily shift log of shift activities, writes Public Safety Incident Reports.
- Involved in the intake, return and storage of Lost and Found items for the hospital. Also responsible for the proper storage and…
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