Senior Patrol Officer at Yale New Haven Hospital

Join our expanding Protective Services Officer team at YNHH!

Join a team of former Law Enforcement or Military Police professionals in a world class hospital. The team is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all who choose Yale New Haven Hospital for their healthcare or their place of employment. This significant role provides security services to create a safe environment free of criminal activity which allows the YNHH community to achieve its mission and goals. Our core values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion are always at the heart of everything we do. As a Senior Patrol Officer, you will work alongside your former peers who collectively total over 25 years of Law Enforcement experience.

Learn about our Benefits:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Variety of shifts - Evening Shift (3p-11p), Night Shift (11p-7a)
• Generous Paid Time Off & Competitive Pay Rates
• Comprehensive Medical & Health Insurance available day one of hire
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Ladder for Professional Development
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Security and Patrol – Direct and indirect rounding on patient care floors to support clinical staff. Indirect rounding on exterior assigned areas to look for suspicious and criminal activity.
• Reporting – Documenting all incidents as they occur through written communication in the hospital approved reporting system. Be the conduit to local Law Enforcement as needed.
• Support Functions – Support clinical staff in all areas of the hospital in the performance of their duties. Perform vehicle, walking, and money escort assignments.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required, plus graduation from a Connecticut or other POST approved Police Academy.
• Experience: 5+ years of police experience, or former Military Police experience required.
• Licensure: Must have held or currently hold a Police Officer POST Certification, current driver's license with acceptable driving record, and State of CT pistol permit.
• Must maintain current qualifications for the State Security Officer License. Individuals must maintain a valid Connecticut State Security Officer Pistol Permit. Must successfully pass an annual mandatory pistol re-qualification course 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.
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written. Utilize excellent de-escalation skills.
• Active listening and effective decision-making skills in a sustained high stress environment.
• Must be able to stand for lengthy periods of time and be in the appropriate physical condition for position demands.
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• YNHHS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Police: 5 years (Preferred)
• Military Police: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Police Officer POST (Previously held also accepted) (Required)
• Pistol Permit (Required)
• State Security Officer License (Required)