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

• Acts as a security officer, wearing issued uniform and equipment properly.
• Maintains a public presence of security and interacts with the public in a positive manner, responding to requests and providing general guidance on security and access issues.
• Performs Dispatch Officer duties.
• Performs Charge Officer duties.
• Responds to all incidents involving aggressive patients, visitors, and staff, properly utilizing defensive resources in accordance with the Hospital Use of Force Policy.
• Follows all hospital rules, regulations, and SOP for restraint application and commitment against will situations.
• Attends all required safety training programs, demonstrating competency in general safety, departmental safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, demonstrating knowledge of protective barrier equipment techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrates respect and consideration for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and employees, ensuring a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter‑ and intra‑departmentally to facilitate achieving departmental goals and objectives.

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.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and competency with computer skills, multitasking, and dispatching.