Senior Security Officer- Armed

Security Officer

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. Provides armed security services to create an environment free of criminal activity which allows the Hospital community to achieve its mission and goals. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Security and Patrol Duties
• Reporting Responsibilities
• Support Functions
• Performs all duties in demonstrating the "I Am Yale-New Haven"
• Meets Hospital's attendance and punctuality requirements to ensure proper coverage and quality service to patients, visitors and employees.
• Respond to reports of or direct observation of an armed person(s) to intervene and protect all occupants of hospital properties. Intervention and all actions will follow hospital policy and CT state laws on use of force.
• While on duty will be armed with hospital approved firearm at all times.
• While on duty will carry all approved hospital protective equipment including handcuffs, baton and OC foam.
• Will act as shift supervisor in the absence of Security Director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Position requires high school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of police, military experience or 8 years of security experience

LICENSURE

Must have current CT state pistol permit

SPECIAL SKILLS

Must be able to apply and be issued a Connecticut State Security Officer License from the Connecticut Department of Public Safety (State Police Special Licensing) Must be able to maintain current qualifications for the State Security Officer License Individual must possess/ability to successfully obtain/maintain a valid Connecticut State Pistol Permit Individual must be able to successfully obtain/maintain a valid Connecticut State Security Officer Pistol Permit Individual must be able to successfully pass an annual mandatory pistol re-qualification course in order to maintain a "Senior Protective Services Officer" assignment. Failure to do so will result in a temporary/permanent reassignment to a different job classification, or termination of employment Individual must possess and retain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator license, without any lapse Upon successful completion of specialized training, incumbent must be able to operate the Department's radio dispatch system when necessary, or during critical incident situation

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Appropriate physical condition for position demands, and responsibility to maintain condition level Position requires the ability to work in a sustained high stress environment

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