public safety officer

Augustana College

<div><div>Augustana College is a nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences dedicated to investing in engaged learning, maximizing student potential, and strengthening community partnerships - the guiding priorities of our Bold &amp; Boundless Strategic Plan (2024-29). For our 2,500 students from all backgrounds, Augustana provides a transformative experience that integrates rigorous academics, hands-on learning and mentorship to prepare graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success. 
 
The college&rsquo;s scenic, wooded campus is located in Rock Island, Illinois, part of the Quad-Cities metro area (pop. 470,000) along the Mississippi River, about a 3-hour drive from Chicago. At Augustana, we seek innovative and student-centered professionals who are excited to contribute to our strategic goals of empowering students through engaged learning, leadership development and real-world experiences. 
 
Employees at Augustana enjoy an excellent benefit package including medical, retirement, generous paid time off, tuition benefits for employees and their family members, and much more. 
 
Job Title: Public Safety Officer</div>
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Status: Non-Exempt , Full-time 12 month schedule
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Wage Grade: 720</div>
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Reports To: Chief of Public Safety</div>
<div></div><div>Overview: Under direct supervision, performs a variety of duties and task relating to the health and safety of persons and property at Augustana College. Patrols the campus at designated times and areas, following established procedures for handling a wide variety of situations. Work hours typically include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours on a scheduled basis.</div>
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Job Duties:</div>
<div><ul><li>Patrols College property at designated times and location on both foot and by vehicle making periodic inspections of building and grounds. During patrol, identifies suspicious situations, investigates, and acts to prevents problems.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Uses patrol time to protect College property and equipment against fire, theft, damage, illegal entry, or other threats. Reports unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate leaders for handling. Follows-up to ensure resolution as requested.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Responds to medical, fire, and personnel emergencies involving visitors and/or members of the College community including students, faculty, staff and administrators.</li></ul>
<ul><li>As necessary, involves additional resources and/or members of the campus community to make decisions and/or proactively communicate possible issues and situations. Communicates with Public Safety, College Administration, local police and fire departments, and others as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Directs traffic and performs event control when needed. Balances the needs of the College with the needs of events and participants, ensuring a safe experience for all.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assists and directs campus visitors. Provide guidance and general information to promote the overall positive culture of the campus. Provides assistance to campus members with lock-out an vehicle issues upon request.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prepares and submits written reports of activities as well as other administrative tasks as directed. Provides sufficient detail to allow for good decision-making by other involved parties.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Works collaboratively with all members of the Public Safety department to accomplish the department&rsquo;s and college&rsquo;s objectives.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attends training, additional education, department meetings, and participates as needed in administrative and judicial hearings.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
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Education: High school diploma or GED is required. Additional education, particularly in the areas of law enforcement is preferred.</div>
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Skills &amp; Experience:</div>
<ul><li>0-3 of related experience in public or private sector security and/or law enforcement. While experience is not required it is greatly preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to work with a wide range of personalities and maintain a balance of service orientation and compliance with Campus regulations.</li>
<li>Must be able to report to work on a reliable basis.</li>
<li>Strong detail orientation</li>
<li>Ability to quickly assess a situation and determine an appropriate response.</li>
<li>Ability to follow established procedures and communicate with a diverse population.</li>
<li>Basic computer skills</li>
</ul><div>Additional Information: 
 
Pay and Benefits: This position is budgeted to pay $15.45 per hour. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support the needs of employees.</div>
<ul><li>Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits including:</li>
<li>Medical, dental, vision insurance</li>
<li>Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts</li>
<li>Life insurance, disability insurance, and supplemental insurance programs</li>
<li>Retirement plan with a generous company contribution</li>
<li>Excellent paid time off/holiday benefits</li>
<li>Tuition benefits for employees and their family members</li>
<li>Access to company facilities (gym, pool, health center, etc.)</li>
<li>You can learn more about our benefit programs at our Benefits website.</li>
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Physical Requirements: This position requires good physical condition with the ability to walk for long periods, climb stairs, work in an outdoor environment, and lift up to 50 pounds on a periodic basis. Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time. Good personal appearance with height and weight in proportion. Must be able to use a computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks. 
 
Special Requirements: As key personnel representing the College to the campus and public this position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to relate to a diverse campus population, and the ability and willingness to model the mission and high standard of behavior of Augustana College. Public Safety Officers must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid driver&rsquo;s license. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check.</div>
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Note: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are subject to change at any time with or without notice. 
 
Application Instructions: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and names of 3 references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship</div></div>

Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare Services

Overview: 
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Garden City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
 
At Garden City Hospital, we pride ourselves on community involvement and commitment to preserving access to quality and compassionate healthcare. We are a state-of-the-art medical facility with over 300 licensed beds and a teaching hospital, offering medical education to students, residents and fellows from across the country. The residency and fellowship programs offer graduate medical education to more than 80 trainees in specialties. Garden City Hospital has an award-winning staff of over 350 of the area's best and brightest physicians from almost every specialty. Learn more at www.gch.org.
 
Responsibilities: 
Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security Officers’ rounds. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for patients, employees, and visitors. Enforces policy & procedure, ensuring equitable enforcement. Follows guidelines and perpetual monitoring techniques, towards establishing a safe workplace for employees and a safe environment of care. Works with the Environment of Care committee to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to security and safety. Participates in employee awareness and education. Driving as needed for company business.
 
Qualifications: 
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
 
1. Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred
 2. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
 3. State Guard Certification Registration Card if applicable per state requirements
 
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
 
1. State Driver’s license upon hire
 2. Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report
 
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Evenings Equal Employment Opportunity:
 
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Tufts Medical Center

<div><div>Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on preventing workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness and education to individuals within the organization. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Associate Safety related duties: Prevents workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness and education for employees. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a &ldquo;hands on&rdquo; environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. A senior level role that requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations, provides assistance and training to lower level employees, and problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for leading assigned staff in the performance of all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and safety of patients, staff, and visitors, as well as the security of hospital assets and information. Conduct proactive patrols of all hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and bodily harm to patients, visitors, and staff. Serve as immediate and first responder to crisis situations daily and document all safety and security incidents in accordance with department policies and procedures. Provide training and guidance to assigned staff. If licensed as a Special State Police Officer, provide enforcement of the Criminal Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related area and two (2) years of experience as a public safety officer or related position OR High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience as a public safety officer or related position.
2. Valid state issued driver&rsquo;s license.
3. Possesses IAHSS Basic, Advanced, and Supervisory Healthcare Security Officer Certifications within 6 months of hire. Incumbents as of 9/1/2025 will have 1 year from 9/1/2025 to obtain IAHSS Basic, Advanced, and Supervisory Healthcare Security Officer certifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Associate degree in criminal justice or related area.
2. Two (2) years of healthcare security experience.
3. Security or first responder certifications such as de-escalation/crisis response, CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, or Nasal Naloxone Certification, etc.
4. Graduate of an approved law enforcement training program or Police Academy and possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid POST Certification from the Commonwealth of MA.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid MA License to Carry Firearms.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Lead a team of officers and staff in both the day-to-day operations of public safety department and emergency situations; providing leadership, guidance, efficient organization, and assignment of duties on shift.
2. Monitor staff activity; coach, counsel and commend employees, as appropriate, on performance matters. Ensure that all staff are performing in accordance with policies and established guidelines. Make recommendations for corrective action, additional training, and commendation to department leadership.
3. Perform public safety and security duties. Conduct internal and external patrols of all facilities and grounds. Respond to and report on both routine and emergency calls for service, building alarms, restraint of violent patients and/or visitors. Monitor assigned area for suspicious activity, and screen vendors and visitors entering the facility.
4. If licensed as a Special State Police Officer, make appropriate arrests, and enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including booking, arraignment, and court prosecution of arrestees, securing of evidence, and conducting searches and seizures in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws and applicable court decisions.
5. Identify security vulnerabilities, safety hazards and violations of Hospital policy. Take immediate correction action to mitigate the vulnerability or hazard, if possible, and collaborate with other departments to either mitigate or resolve, if warranted. Report deficiencies to Supervisor, and document via an incident report or work order for required follow up and resolution.
6. Take proper actions during patient crisis interventions to achieve the safest possible outcomes for patients, employees, security officers and others using the least invasive measures possible.
7. Ensure that all employees and other appropriate members of the Hospital community are in possession of a hospital identification badge and that it is clearly visible. Consistently engage all individuals without visible identification in an appropriate and courteous manner.
8. Grant access to locked areas and buildings to authorized staff in possession of a hospital identification badge. Restrict access to those individuals who have no authorized business on campus in accordance with established policies and procedures.
9. Maintain composure under stressful circumstances, using all trained intervention skills including verbal and nonverbal de-escalation strategies and approaches.
10. Provide excellent customer service by assisting and interacting with patients, visitors, and other staff in a manner that conveys the highest level of dignity, respect, courtesy, and professionalism.
11. Participate and coordinate investigations, conduct interviews, review recorded video, prepare case files, catalog and secure evidence as required.
12. Assist with all emergencies and disasters that may affect the Hospital, including: crowd control, evacuations and other responsibilities as directed by supervisors.
13. Identify and resolve problems, issues, concerns, or conflicts requiring resolution in an impartial manner by obtaining all necessary facts to formulate a resolution. Attempt to resolve situations within their immediate control and communicate these situations or those outside of their immediate control/capacity, to supervision and actively participate in the response.
14. Completes an accurate and comprehensive written incident report for any incident occurring upon hospital property; ensures compliance with established procedures.
15. Enlists the support of a supervisor or assistance from fellow officers when warranted.
16. Maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working group&rsquo;s achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
17. Conducts formal training as assigned to current staff and newly hired staff.
18. Complete all training requirements and courses established and/or provided by the department.
Physical Requirements:
1. Frequent standing and walking with the ability to stand and/or walk for eight (8) hours.
2. Climb multiple flights of stairs.
3. Lift fifty (50) pounds alone.
4. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves or eye protection as required.
5. Some exposure to the elements during regular rounds.
6. Ability to work long, irregular, and odd hours required. Position may also require unanticipated overtime and holdovers to maintain minimum staffing levels from time to time.
7. Possibility of injury due to eviction of unauthorized persons, restraint of violent patients, etc.
8. Exposure to various areas containing hazardous material and radioactive substances when performing patrols.
9. Frequent contact with patients, visitors, and employees.
10. Able to work in confined or open environments.
11. Able to work independently or in a team environment.
Skills &amp; Abilities:
1. Proficient in communicating, reading, and writing in English.
2. Basic Computer Skills required.
4. Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines.
5. Ability to assess potentially dangerous situations quickly, make sound decisions, and take appropriate action based on the information available.
6. Physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined above.
7. Emotional maturity, dependability, punctuality, diplomacy, tact, poise, self- confidence, and positivity (devoid of negative remarks).
8. Must be trustworthy, helpful, friendly, courteous, and disciplined.
9. Ability to become licensed as a Special State Police Officer.
10. Excellent communication, organization, facilitation, and oral presentation skills.
11. Knowledge of current safety &amp; security trends within the healthcare industry.</div> 
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth&mdash;one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. 
Pay Range: 

$24.65 - $30.82</div>

Lead Public Safety Officer

THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION

<div>To safeguard the public, on Metropolitan District Commission property, parks, recreation areas and grounds, to patrol recreation areas as directed, and to assist with parking and traffic control. Required to work with and assist Sworn Police Personnel, and to assist other full and part time and seasonal employees at recreational areas. 
 
DUTIES 
 
The essential job functions are to conduct patrols on foot at recreational areas. Be watchful for unauthorized prohibited activity. Perform traffic control duties (regulate vehicle flow and parking). Operate vehicles and other equipment in a safe manner. Ensure compliance from the public regarding rules and regulations of recreational areas, and to make proper notification to police services when required. Respond to emergencies, assist and direct evacuations, resolve conflicts and to identify potentially hazardous situations. (These essential job functions are not to be constructed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required). 
 
QUALIFICATIONS 
 
Must possess a current valid State of Connecticut driver's license, high school diploma or GED is required. Must be currently enrolled in college with course work preferred in criminal justice. Must pass a background investigation. 
 
Special skills or abilities related to position: Ability to comprehend and comply with both written and oral instructions; Ability to control both large crowds and vehicular traffic; Ability to maintain composure, and exercise proper judgment in stressful situations; Possession of adequate tact, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to stand and walk for long periods, sufficient ability to run, if necessary, and to respond to emergency situations; Ability to work in all climate conditions, both inside and outside; and the ability to work Holidays and weekends. 
 
The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will undergo an internal background check. 
EOE/AA/M/F/D/V</div>

SEASONAL PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Hartford HealthCare

<div>Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)
Shift Detail: Per Diem
Work where every moment matters. 
 
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut&rsquo;s most comprehensive healthcare network. 
 
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. 
 
The Hartford Hospital Public Safety department has been in existence for over 40 years providing a wide variety security services to the hospital community. The department has over 90 members that are all State of CT certified. Officers receive additional training from a certified in house instructor upon hire.

Job Summary 


Public Safety Officers serve as front line guardians to the Hartford HealthCare Community by providing customer service and ensuring our environments are safe, secure and more prepared for all of our patients, visitors, colleagues, clinicians and physicians. Public Safety Officers are equipped to prevent hazardous situations with their presence, respond and manage hazardous and emergency situations and provide support and resources when situations are successfully managed. 

<ul><li>Provides professional, customer service focused assistance to the HHC Community including patients, visitors, families, colleagues, clinicians, physicians, and the first responder community, among others.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Patrols and rounds facility to identify concerning activity, safety concerns or other problems. May be assigned to fixed areas to check credentials, provide information or directions. When assigned to mobile patrols, operates vehicles in a safe manner complying with all traffic and safety rules.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provides a timely response, uses problem solving to take appropriate action to manage and investigate security incidents and hazards.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain current knowledge of instructions, policies and procedures and performs work in accordance with these guidelines.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Shares information with other Public Safety Officers, maintains accurate activity logs and completes reports and documentation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partners with law enforcement and other first responders when circumstances warrant.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Informs supervisor or other leadership of unusual situations and request additional assistance as needed.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Completes other duties as assigned.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Qualifications</h3> 
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 One (1) year of relevant experience (public safety, corrections, emergency medical services, military) required.</div>

High school diploma/GED required
<ul><li> Valid driver&rsquo;s license required</li></ul>
<ul><li> Valid CT Guard Card required</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ability to read, write, speak and understand English required</li></ul>
<ul><li> Two (2) years of relevant experience preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Basic First Aid and CPR preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Multilingual preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction based on the current circumstances.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Focused on providing an exceptional experience to our patients, customers, staff, organizations, and internal and external partners.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ability to analyze and solve a variety of difficult situations, problem events, emergencies.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Attention to detail and ability to handle tasks independently.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Basic to intermediate computer and technology skills, electronic tools and resources.</li></ul> 

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We take great care of careers.</div> 
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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge &ndash; helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant&rsquo;s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.</div>

Public Safety Officer Per Diem

Advocate Aurora Health

<div>It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!
Position: Public Safety Officer II - Armed
Location: Sherman hospital; Elgin, IL.
Full Time
~Mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>
Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training. Inspires confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor. Is alert, observant, and ethical. Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations. Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair.</li><li>
Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, patient valuables management, and thorough contraband searches. Assists team members, patients, and visitors by providing information, directions, and physical help. Ensures traffic control, monitors conduct of visitors on premises, and confronts unauthorized persons for questioning.</li><li>
Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence. Responds to service calls, such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team member incidents. Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation.</li><li>
Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats. Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations; physically intervenes in accordance with training to situations that have a potential for injury.</li><li>
Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Aurora property and completes timely and accurate reports. Addresses and escalates complaints to the appropriate leader and provides supporting documentation.</li><li>
Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all department and units. Delivers security awareness education to team members to leverage their assistance in the overall security of the site.</li><li>
Liaisons with state and local law enforcement and first responder agencies. Coordinates, briefs, and monitors every law enforcement prisoner patient guard to ensure policy compliance and prevent unsafe practices.</li><li>
Assists as a training resource for the Department. Serves as the preceptor for probationary officers and implements their orientation, onboarding, and assessment, compiles feedback, maintains training records for the department, trains competencies for all officers. Prepares lesson plans for officers that do not meet training expectations. Serves as a field instructor when assigned, maintains instructor level certifications, and provides training in accordance with standards.</li><li>
Assists department leaders in administrative duties such as reviewing required reports and records to ensure quality and accuracy; inspects uniforms, equipment, supplies and material and reports findings to the chain of command.</li><li>
Maintains current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, conducted energy weapon (Taser), to include training on any/all department-issued equipment and/or requirements identified in the Annual Training Plan.</li></ul>
License/Registration/Certification Required:<ul><li>
Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) must be obtained on a one-time basis within two years of appointment to this role. Recertification is not required.</li><li>
For North Carolina teammates, an Armed Guard License issued by NC Private Protective Services must be obtained within 1 year and maintained through training and competency assessments</li><li>
NIMS Compliance Certification</li><li>
Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card issued by the Illinois State Police or Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ).</li><li>
Must meet State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licensing requirements and able to obtain a Firearm Control Card (FCC) for Proprietary Personnel within 90 days of hire.</li><li>
Stop the Bleed Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.</li><li>
A valid driver&rsquo;s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicle.</li><li>
Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (e.g. TASER) use within 90 days of hire and periodically thereafter.</li><li>
Maintains strong awareness of street drugs, gang activity, and human trafficking.</li></ul>
Education Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience Required:
4 years of experience in a security or public safety role that includes experiences in responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, staff and/or property, or completion of 30 credit hours in a Criminal Justice, Police Science, or similar course of study from an accredited college or university and 3 years' work experience with 1 year of experience in a security/safety role.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED<ul><li>
Illinois team members must have completed State of Illinois 40-hour armed course with semi-automatic pistol endorsement.</li><li>
Willingness to carry a department authorized firearm while on duty. The firearm and level III holster must be purchased upon hire, supplied, and maintained by the Officer as outlined in the Public Safety Firearms Policy and approved by the Department Range Masters.</li><li>
Required annually to achieve a passing score of 70% or greater on the State of IL Mandatory Annual Active Duty and Retired Officer Handgun Qualification Course of Fire, un-assisted. Probationary Officers must complete range qualification within their 90-day probationary period and must attend the first qualification date within their probationary period.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor in dealings with employees, visitors, and patients, even if they are verbally aggressive persons.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communications.</li><li>
Ability to use a computer to document work such (Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry).</li><li>
&ldquo;Must successfully pass background investigation, drug screen, pre-placement physical and psychological screening assessment post-offer, pre-employment and periodically thereafter. Teammates already employed in Public Safety Officer position prior to &ldquo;7-28-24&rdquo; will have 18 months to comply.&rdquo;</li><li>
Ability to defend self and/or others in case of physical confrontations when de-escalation efforts fail and there is cause to detain a non-cooperative person who is committing a criminal act or fleeing and possess the ability to physically restrain a person against their will.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively with people; ability to hear radio and telephone communications at both high and low decibels.</li><li>
Ability to communicate via radio and telephone with clear diction without impediments.</li><li>
Must have the ability to interact appropriately with all team members, patients and visitors, especially under difficult circumstances.</li></ul>
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS<ul><li>
Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday and must lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push/pull with 35 lbs. of force. Must possess the hand strength, dexterity, and ability to safely operate a firearm. Must perform all functions of operating, loading/un-loading, breaking down and cleaning a firearm un-assisted and without assist devices.</li><li>
Have 20/20 vision in both eyes or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses in both eyes.</li><li>
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.</li><li>
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.</li><li>
Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations.</li><li>
Must be able to handle personal stress and possible violence.</li><li>
Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.
</li></ul>This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.</div>

Public Safety Officer II - Armed (Full Time)

<div>Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)
Work where every moment matters. 
 
Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut&rsquo;s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse Educator.
The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform a variety of security and safety related functions while involved in the safeguarding of employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property. Provides supervision, leadership and oversight for assigned shift. Coordinates with the Lieutenant to resolve shift, patrol routes, employee issues and scheduling.
COMPETENCIES<ul><li>
Must be able to read, speak and write proficiently in English in order to effectively communicate on a daily basis with staff, patients and visitors.</li><li>
Must be in good physical condition in order to quickly move up and down stairs, run in order to respond to urgent situations, stand for long periods and walk long rounds.</li><li>
Must be capable of taking swift and efficient action, forcibly detaining, restraining and/or extracting persons from the premises when responding to emergency codes or other urgent situations.</li><li>
Must be alert and have excellent observation skills</li><li>
Must have good communication and analytical abilities and ability to exercise independent judgement in emergency situations.</li><li>
Must possess a working knowledge of applicable state laws, especially those dealing with use of force and detention powers.</li><li>
Must have a thorough knowledge of the floor plan of the hospital including all the normal and emergency entry and exit points.</li><li>
Must have knowledge about Hospital and departmental policies and procedures, performing and enforcing said policies and procedures</li></ul> 
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Qualifications</h3> 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION<ul><li>
Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or GED equivalency certificate.</li><li>
Must possess an Associate Degree or sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice or a related field.</li><li>
Must possess and maintain a valid driver&rsquo;s license, maintain a driving record free of any violations and pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter in order to be eligible to participate in the Fleet Vehicle Program Environment of Care Safety Policies and Procedures #110.</li><li>
Must possess a current Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card.</li><li>
Must be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by HHC.</li></ul> 
EXPERIENCE<ul><li>
A minimum of five-years of previous security or security-related experience, such as law enforcement, or military service is necessary.</li><li>
Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred.</li></ul>
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