Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of Security, the Assistant Director will aid in direction and oversight of all Hospital Police Department functions, initiatives, activities and personnel. The Assistant Director plans, manages and continuously evaluates the facilities security operations to effectively direct the daily operations of the Security Department. Work with the Director to promote, implement, and direct a culture of safety and to formulate and institute effective strategies and policies that focus on high quality results ensuring optimal utilization of resources at Kings County hospital Center.
Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 public health and regulatory agencies
Participates in the annual operating budget; identifies and meets staffing needs to support service delivery. Ensures operations run within budgetary guidelines.
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
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.
Provides education on patient and public safety protocols and prevention techniques to staff, community members, patients and caregivers; in line with governing bodies.
Assist with facilitation of the Workplace Violence Prevention Program.
Minimum Qualifications
New York State residency (for the duration of employment); and
Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Assistant Chief of Hospital Police training within six (6) months of appointment; and
Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license (Note: This license must be maintained for the duration of employment); and
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
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.
How To Apply
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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
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
Multiple employee discounts programs
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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