What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - Public Safety position at Backus Hospital?
Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:
Work where every moment matters.
Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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.
For more than 118 years, 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 Supervisor of Public Safety provides working, direct front-line leadership and oversight for Public operations with its Public Safety Officers and Dispatchers. The Supervisor builds, improves and works to deliver a professional, safe and secure environment for the hospital including its colleagues, clinicians, customers and visitors.
This Supervisor assists the Director or Manager of Public Safety with the performance of daily operational activities ensuring a customer oriented focus and compliance with department policies and procedures. The Supervisor coaches and mentors current and new colleagues to achieve daily performance expectations, personal and annual department goals. The Supervisor may also provide other training and continuing education.
This position requires specialized skills, knowledge and the subject matter expertise related to public safety, security, dispatching criminal procedure and emergency preparedness.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's Degree in related field preferred
- Three (3) years of relevant experience in public safety, emergency medical or fire services required.
- Valid driver's license with clean record required
- Valid CT Guard Card
- 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.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
