Chief of Hospital Police

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America’s oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 700,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue’s clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children’s Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M

The Chief of Hospital Police serves at the discretion of the Chief Operating Officer. This individual will be responsible for the security of the entire campus, including the safety and security of the staff, patients, visitors, and other guests. They will be responsible for implementing protocols designed t9 prevent property damage and loss. They will manage hospital police and security personnel consisting of uniformed personnel and civilian administrators. Additional responsibilities of the Chief of Hospital Police include but are not limited to:

• Participate in Relevant Committees:
  • Environment of Care
  • Create and submit the Security Management Plan annually.
  • Complete the Security Management Plan Annual review.
  • Issue reports and disseminate information as required, requested or directed.
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Committee
  • Hospital Police Chiefs Council
  • Any other gathering as required, requested, or directed by Bellevue's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, or the Systemwide Chief Security Officer.
• Security and Hospital Police Policy:
  • Review and revise written protocols as necessary and at least every two years.
  • Create new protocols as required, requested or directed.
  • Communicate policy changes efficiently and effectively.
  • Monitor or have monitored the effectiveness of all policies and procedures.
• Hospital Policy and Procedure:
  • Participate in review committees that review and revise existing protocols.
  • Create new protocols as required, requested, or directed.
  • Distribute revised and/or newly created protocols as required, requested or directed.
• Investigate or Have Investigated:
  • Complaints and allegations of misconduct against any uniformed or non-uniformed employee assigned to the hospital police department.
  • Complaints and allegations of a sensitive nature.
  • Complaints or allegations of any kind as reported by any person.
• Workplace Violence Prevention:
  • Ensure that all incidents of violence in the workplace are documented properly.
  • Ensure that workplace violence risk assessments are conducted on all units on all floors.
  • Train hospital staff on workplace violence prevention.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and manage all investigations into reports of workplace violence.
  • Create and support workplace violence prevention strategies.
  • Liaison with New York State Public Employee Safety & Health (NYS PESH) as required, requested or directed.
• Security Systems Management
  • Manage all security and safety systems, including but not limited to video surveillance, access control, infant protection, patient wandering systems, panic alarms, and metal detection.
• Ensure that all security systems are properly installed, maintained, and functioning in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety and security through new technologies; develop and submit proposals or requests for the purchase and implementation of upgraded security systems.
  • Ensure departmental staff are knowledgeable about existing systems and receive appropriate training on the operation and troubleshooting of all security technologies.
  • Obtain and maintain peace officer or police officer certification within two (2) years of employment, and maintain certification for the duration of employment.
• Professional and Interagency Collaboration
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships that support shared governance and community safety, including:
  • Local business community
  • External agencies
  • Community Advisory Board
  • Liaise with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as required, requested, or directed.
  • Oversee and maintain an effective reporting structure that supports the operational and strategic goals of the department.

1. New York State residency (for the duration of employment); and
2. Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Chief of Hospital Police in service training within six (6) months of appointment; and
3. Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license (Note: This license must be maintained for the duration of employment); and
4. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Administration or a related discipline, and four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience in law enforcement or a security-related position, two (2) years of which must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or
5. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Administration or a related discipline, and five (5) years of full-time, paid work experience in law enforcement or security-related field, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or
6. A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience where one (1) year of full–time, paid work experience in law enforcement or security in a managerial or supervisory capacity equates to 30 college credits. However, all candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or security in a managerial or supervisory capacity; New York State residency; and a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license. In addition, the NYC Health + Hospitals Chief of Hospital Police in service training must be completed within six (6) months of appointment.

• Healthcare Administration
• HIPPA and EMTALA
• The Joint Commission Safety Requirements CMS standards for safe patient care
• Preferred Skills:
  • Leadership
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Strong administrative capabilities
    

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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