Lieutenant, HMH Public Safety

About the role

This position supervises a shift of Public Safety Officers including their scheduling, payroll, assignments, training, annual and other types of evaluations, progress reports and behavior while on duty. This is a working supervisor position although some paperwork is required the majority of the work is physical in nature and functions in a similar capacity as a Public Safety Officer with respect to patrolling and responding to routine service and emergency responses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Public Safety Officers
• Coordinate and daily operations of the Public Safety shift
• Develop, review and revise department policies, standard operating procedures and post orders
• Assist in facility committees or attend meetings in place of the manager
• Support operations of the department and hospital with alternate shifts
• Oversee and review all investigations conducted by the shift officers
• Document all rounds, write reports, and submit reports by the end of the shift
• Use RMS Public Safety incident computer based system and VH Risk Qual System
• Communicate information confidentially and use appropriate methods
• Inspect fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and other safety equipment
• Perform fire watches, monitor camera systems, infant abduction systems, fire alarm systems, medical gas alarms, and generator alarms
• Investigate reports of loss and damage property and criminal activity
• Assist law enforcement with in-custody individuals as needed
• Analyze and coordinate responses to all alarms on the property
• Respond to emergency incidents and provide physical Public Safety to the command location
• Inspect buildings, doors, and ensure they are opened on time and secured after the regular business day
• Pick up cash deposits daily to be delivered to the cashier’s office
• Search patient rooms and patient property for contraband and take appropriate safety steps
• Respond to AirCare landing and takeoffs
• Provide detailed directions, escort staff members, and provide patient and staff safety
• Intervene in disputes and maintain order
• Intervene in situations involving aggressive individuals and prevent injuries to staff
• May be required to obtain instructor certification in aggression management, ASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray, and IAHSS Supervisory exam

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• College degree preferred, but will accept courses from an accredited school in law enforcement, safety, or related field
• Two years in a supervisory level preferably in Public Safety or law enforcement
• Previous experience in a related field with administrative / supervisory responsibility preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation required
• International Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Basic Exam within 1 year required
• ASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and aggression management training within 90 days required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Public Safety systems, procedures, enforcement codes preferred
• Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs
• Good PR, and Written and Verbal Communication Skills Required
• Ability to use common sense and think quickly on feet required
• Good Problem-solving and Decision-making Skill Required
• Ability to interact with individuals with special needs, varying backgrounds, ethnicities, and under stress
• Team-building qualities required
• Ability to cover extra shifts to support department operations required

Skills

• Public Safety systems, procedures, enforcement codes
• Interact with patients according to their special needs
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interact with individuals with special needs, varying backgrounds, ethnicities, and under stress
• Team-building qualities
• Ability to cover extra shifts to support department operations

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Discounts to on-campus dining
• Professional development