About NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception.
Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 8:00 A. M – 4:00 P.
M (35 Hours per week) No weekends required Duties & Responsibilities 1. Participates in the development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement of security programs, policies, and guidelines across the health care setting to ensure the safety of all individuals and property on NYC Health + Hospitals premises. 2. Assists in leading and directing the overall day-to-day operation of the department’s programs and initiatives.
Facilitates process-improvement initiatives and monitors the impact of security on the health care setting. 3. Assists the Chief of Hospital Police in collaborating with Central Office Emergency Management and facility emergency manager(s) to ensure appropriate mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery efforts with regard to emergency management activities. 4. Establishes program and service goals and priorities ensuring compliance with all required protocols and regulations and identifies potential problems affecting the health care setting, making recommendations for workable and cost-effective solutions. 5.
Assists in oversight of investigations involving criminal activities, complaints, and other security incidents at the facility and liaises with facility managers, law enforcement, first responders, and other emergency management partners in response to incidents. 6. Assists in the collection and review of security data and makes recommendations for methods of prevention and enforcement. May participate in special studies, conduct research to identify and analyze trends and/or produce reports on findings of studies. 7.
Monitors incidents involving patient and public safety, ensuring Peace Officers comply with and enforce New York State Penal Law, local New York City Municipal Codes, and other laws. Maintains necessary documentation and promptly reports incidents, as required, to appropriate local, state, and federal law enforcement, public health and regulatory agencies. 8. Participates in the annual operating budget; identifies and meets staffing needs to support service delivery.
Ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines. 9. Oversees processes governing the maintenance of all security equipment, instruments, supplies and space. Ensures equipment needs are met; selects new equipment when needed, following safety standards. 10.
Facilitates in-service training programs and provides orientation, training, and guidance to staff. Assesses staff training needs and evaluates the effectiveness of the program; implements changes to provide for more efficient operations. Oversees departmental processes for all required educational courses and certifications. 11.
Provides education on patient and public safety protocols and prevention techniques to staff, community members, patients and caregivers; in line with governing bodies. 12. May assist with facilitation of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program in the absence of the Workplace Violence Prevention Coordinator. 13. Ensures ongoing compliance and maintenance of the NYC Health + Hospitals policies with NYS standards and other applicable external regulatory guidelines and accreditation guidelines and standards. 14.
Performs other related duties, as directed.
1. New York State residency (for the duration of employment); and 2. Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Assistant Chief of Hospital Police training within six (6) months of appointment; and 3.
Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license (Note: This license must be maintained for the duration of employment); and 4. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Administration, or related discipline, and three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience in law enforcement or a security–related position, one (1) year of which must have been in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; or 5.
A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience, where one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience in law enforcement or security in a responsible administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity equates to 30 college credits. However, all candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or security in a responsible, administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity; a high school diploma; New York State residency; and a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license.
In addition, the NYC Health + Hospitals Assistant Chief of Hospital Police training must be completed within six (6) months of appointment. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.