Public Safety Manager

Hartford HealthCare • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

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’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
JOB SUMMARY
The Manager of Public Safety leads and coordinates assigned operational activities for the Public Safety Department. This position focuses on public safety and security core initiatives and operational capabilities that include: security operations and the protection of organizational assets, team development, shift scheduling, engagement and communications, service excellence with customers and other external partners, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance. This position requires specialized skills, knowledge and the subject matter expertise related to safety programs, public safety, security and criminal procedure and emergency preparedness.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in related field or related experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of general experience in related fields
• Two (2) years of leadership experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Connecticut Guard Card
• Must be willing to travel to all Hartford HealthCare locations.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude in support of the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Focused on providing an exceptional experience to our patients, customers, staff, organizations, and internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practice of healthcare, emergency management, safety, security, and public safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, grow engagement, manage multiple relationships, and influence organizations, leaders, and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and present material, documents and instill confidence in the content that is being provided.
• Proven ability to identify opportunity areas, create solutions and implement standard work across a large organization.
• Capability to independently analyze and solve a variety of difficult situations, problem events, emergencies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle tasks independently.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, general technology and electronic tools and resources.
• Knowledge of regulations or laws such as CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA, CT Penal Code, among others.
• Knowledge of safety programs and security-related systems, emergency preparedness functions, standards and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during an emergency or disaster.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) years of experience in hospital public safety or law enforcement preferred.
• Industry related certifications from International Association for Heathcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), ASIS or International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) preferred
• IAHSS – Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) preferred
• ASIS – Certified Protection Professional (CPP) preferred

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees