Public Safety Officer (Per Diem)

Backus Hospital • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

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

Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare and has served as a primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut since 1893. It is home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and is the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant experience serving the public or patients, such as public safety, corrections, first responder, military, mental health worker/technician, or a similar healthcare patient-facing role.
• Related volunteer or degree programs may substitute for experience at the hiring manager’s discretion.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Valid Connecticut Guard Card, or documentation of submission of a Connecticut Guard Card application with the expectation of receiving the card within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, colleagues, clinicians, and physicians.
• Help ensure environments are safe, secure, and prepared.
• Prevent hazardous situations through a visible presence.
• Respond to and manage hazardous and emergency situations.
• Provide support and resources after situations are successfully managed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED