Lead Public Safety Officer

About the role

We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Public Safety Officer to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the patrol of buildings and grounds to deter criminal acts and to report unsafe conditions as per the requirements and procedures defined in the department's operations manual.
• Supervises the public safety response to all codes according to hospital policy.
• Affords assistance in controlling disorderly/combative persons in cases of an emergency as per the hospital's code policies and procedures.
• Selects priorities to be completed accordingly during routine and emergency situations.
• Assumes administrative as well as operational duties concerning staffing, scheduling, disciplinary actions, field officer training, evaluation process, and participating in hiring & terminating personnel for the assigned shift.
• Attends periodic departmental staff and administrative meetings.
• Assumes the role of senior public safety supervisor when the Manager or Director are not available.
• Might be required to come in off-shift or after-hours to represent the Public Safety Admin Team for hospital-wide events such as Incident Command activations, Controlled Access situations, etc.
• Completes detailed review of all open security incident reports and coordinates follow-up investigations when warranted.
• Reviews departmental reports and logs on an on-going basis.
• Provides follow-up to correct inaccuracies or incompletions found.
• Ensures the department blotter is updated as appropriate.
• Ensures the public safety office, equipment and vehicles are maintained in a neat, clean and professional manner.
• Maintains a daily supervisory log of all activities and job functions that occur during his/her scheduled shift.
• Ensures public safety officers assigned are initiating required documentation of unusual circumstances, unsafe conditions, malfunctions and fire hazards.
• Is proficient in the usage of Hospital computerized programs including but not limited to the Access Control system and CCTV system.
• Ensures the processes of admissions and discharges from the morgue are adhered to.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one-year's experience in the military, law enforcement, security or closely related field is required.
• In lieu of experience, an AAS degree or pursuing a degree in criminal justice or related field will be considered.
• A valid New York State driver's license is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and approved to drive Saratoga Hospital vehicles.
• A current NYS Security Guard License.
• Strong candidates will have a minimum of two years' experience in military, law enforcement or security.
• Healthcare security experience strongly preferred.
• Iahss Basic, Advanced and Supervisor certifications preferred.
• Must complete all levels of TEAM de-escalation certification and BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• A current NYS Security Guard License.
• Iahss Basic, Advanced and Supervisor certifications preferred.
• Must complete all levels of TEAM de-escalation certification and BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Skills

• Proficiency in the usage of Hospital computerized programs including but not limited to the Access Control system and CCTV system.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide.

Pay

$19.96 - $32.77 hourly, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00 am - 8:00 am