Public Safety Officer-K9 Unit bei Hartford HealthCare

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.

 

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

The Hartford Hospital Public Safety department has been in existence for over 40 years providing a wide variety security services to the hospital community. The department has over 90 members that are all State of CT certified. Officers receive additional training from a certified in house instructor upon hire.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Safety Officer - K9 Unit serves as a frontline protector of the Hartford HealthCare community, working alongside a specially trained canine (K9) partner to ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

 

This position goes beyond traditional security functions, incorporating community relations, escalation management, and scent detection of identified hazards. The handler is responsible for the proper care, deployment, and utilization of the assigned K9, both during daily operations and in response to emergencies or identified threats.

 

Public Safety Officer - K9 handlers are essential members of our Public Safety team, working proactively to prevent incidents through visible presence and skilled intervention, while fostering a climate of trust and support throughout the healthcare environment.

%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation: %3C/strong%3EHS Diploma/GED required.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience: %3C/strong%3E3 years of relevant experience in law enforcement, public safety, corrections, or military.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicensure, Certification, Registration%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3EValid driver’s license%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3ECurrent Connecticut Guard Card or ability to obtain before completion of Field Training program (FTO) or within 90 days of hire%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3ECompletion of the FTO%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3EWithin 6 months of K9 assignment: successful certification through designated K9 training program.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3EGeographic considerations may apply.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to work independently, remain calm under pressure, and resolve conflicts effectively%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3EMaintains knowledgeable and stays current with the Public Safety Policy and Procedure Manual, K9 Policies and procedures, Emergency Operations Manual, department directives, memos and roll-call information sheet.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3ESuccessfully attends and completes all mandated Public Safety Training Programs and hospital-based educational programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3EAbility to work weekends and flexible hours/shifts.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3ERemains available for emergency call-in or other special duty.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;%22%3EAppropriate housing accommodations/home visit required.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWe take great care of careers.%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EWith 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 %3Cstrong%3Eyour moment.%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E Jetzt bewerben