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.

• 1. Performs duties as security officer
  • Wears issued uniform properly along with all issued equipment
• 2. 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
• 3. Dispatch Officer Duties
• 4. Charge Officer Duties
• 5. 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
• 6. Follows all hospital rules and regulations
  • 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.
  • All required safety education programs have been attended.
• 8. Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Conducts staff meetings.

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.

Valid Driver's License and High School Diploma or GED required.