<p>Public Safety Officer Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Employment Type: Full Time Shift/Schedule: Days (Sunday - Thursday) Department: Public Safety Salary Range: $19.38 - $31.82#hourly, based on experience and qualifications About Saratoga Hospital At Saratoga Hospital, we#ve built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach#creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. About the Role We#re looking for a dedicated Public Safety Officer#to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you#ll be a vital part of our team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You#ll assume#responsibility for providing a safe and secure atmosphere for patrons and employees of the organization at the hospital campus and Malta Med Emergent Care. What You#ll Do # Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to deter criminal acts and to report unsafe conditions as per the requirements and procedures defined in the department#s policy and procedure manual. Respond#to all codes according to hospital policy. Assist#in controlling disorderly/combative persons in cases of an emergency as per the hospital#s code policies and procedures. During emergencies and other situations, you#ll select#priorities to be completed accordingly. Enforce#traffic and parking regulations#per the parking management plan. Issue#parking violations to illegally parked vehicles on hospital property as required. Provide#a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, medical staff, visitors and property of the organization#to the extent and level defined in the department#s policies and procedures. Assist#motorists by making calls for those who are locked out of cars, to change tires, dead batteries, etc. Maintain#current information for valuable retention/lost and found logs; notify#individuals when lost items are located. Follow#the department#s procedures to secure firearms and other contraband when presented.#Respond#to requests for assistance within the organization, unlocking doors for authorized persons as defined in the department#s procedure manual.# Provide#escort services for persons as needed. Perform#requested emergency transport services for employees, lab specimens,#and#medical equipment. Maintain#a daily log of all activities and job functions that occur during his/her scheduled work hours. Initiate#documentation of unusual circumstances, unsafe conditions, malfunctions and fire hazards. You#ll become proficient in the usage of hospital computerized programs, including but not limited to, the Access Control system and CCTV system. Process#admissions and discharges from the morgue. Assist#with helicopter transport. Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community What You Bring # A high school diploma or equivalent and#a minimum of one-year#s experience in the military, law enforcement, security or closely related field is required.#In lieu of experience, an AAS degree or pursuing a degree in criminal justice or related field will be considered. A#valid#New York State driver#s license is required.# Must be at least 21#years of age and approved to drive Saratoga Hospital#vehicles. A#current NYS Security Guard License.# If you do not have the license, you will have to submit the completion certificate for the#8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards.#You will have 30 days from the date of hire to obtain your NYS Guard Card. Must complete TEAM Essentials # Advanced de-escalation training as well as BLS within 30 days of hire.# Must complete any other required hospital training. Healthcare security experience is strongly preferred. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service. Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Why Saratoga Hospital A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions Our Commitment We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you#re passionate about healthcare and community service#even if you don#t meet every qualification listed#we#d still love to hear from you. How to Apply Click the #apply# button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis#apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career. #</p> <p>Public Safety Officer</p> <p>Location: Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866</p> <p>Employment Type: Full Time</p> <p>Shift/Schedule: Days (Sunday - Thursday)</p> <p>Department: Public Safety</p> <p>Salary Range: $19.38 - $31.82 hourly, based on experience and qualifications</p> <p>About Saratoga Hospital</p> <p>At Saratoga Hospital, we've built a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care and a commitment to the health and well-being of our community. As part of the Albany Med Health System, we combine advanced technology with a deeply personal approach-creating a supportive environment for patients, staff, and providers alike. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>We're looking for a dedicated Public Safety Officer to join our team and help us continue delivering the level of care our patients and families deserve. In this role, you'll be a vital part of our team, ensuring excellent service, collaboration, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You'll assume responsibility for providing a safe and secure atmosphere for patrons and employees of the organization at the hospital campus and Malta Med Emergent Care.</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to deter criminal acts and to report unsafe conditions as per the requirements and procedures defined in the department's policy and procedure manual. </li><li>Respond to all codes according to hospital policy. Assist in controlling disorderly/combative persons in cases of an emergency as per the hospital's code policies and procedures. During emergencies and other situations, you'll select priorities to be completed accordingly. </li><li>Enforce traffic and parking regulations per the parking management plan. Issue parking violations to illegally parked vehicles on hospital property as required. Provide a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, medical staff, visitors and property of the organization to the extent and level defined in the department's policies and procedures. Assist motorists by making calls for those who are locked out of cars, to change tires, dead batteries, etc. </li><li>Maintain current information for valuable retention/lost and found logs; notify individuals when lost items are located. Follow the department's procedures to secure firearms and other contraband when presented. Respond to requests for assistance within the organization, unlocking doors for authorized persons as defined in the department's procedure manual. </li><li>Provide escort services for persons as needed. Perform requested emergency transport services for employees, lab specimens, and medical equipment. </li><li>Maintain a daily log of all activities and job functions that occur during his/her scheduled work hours. Initiate documentation of unusual circumstances, unsafe conditions, malfunctions and fire hazards. You'll become proficient in the usage of hospital computerized programs, including but not limited to, the Access Control system and CCTV system. </li><li>Process admissions and discharges from the morgue. </li><li>Assist with helicopter transport. </li><li>Use hospital systems and tools to document care and support operations </li><li>Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and support patient and staff satisfaction </li><li>Serve as a positive, professional representative of our hospital and community </li></ul> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li>A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one-year's experience in the military, law enforcement, security or closely related field is required. In lieu of experience, an AAS degree or pursuing a degree in criminal justice or related field will be considered. </li><li>A valid New York State driver's license is required. Must be at least 21 years of age and approved to drive Saratoga Hospital vehicles. </li><li>A current NYS Security Guard License. If you do not have the license, you will have to submit the completion certificate for the 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards. You will have 30 days from the date of hire to obtain your NYS Guard Card. Must complete TEAM Essentials & Advanced de-escalation training as well as BLS within 30 days of hire. Must complete any other required hospital training. </li><li>Healthcare security experience is strongly preferred. </li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills. </li><li>Commitment to providing patient-first, high-quality service. </li><li>Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. </li></ul> <p>Why Saratoga Hospital</p> <ul> <li>A caring, community-focused culture rooted in teamwork and trust </li><li>Supportive leadership that invests in your development and well-being </li><li>Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness programs. Click here to view our complete benefits guide. </li><li>Opportunities to grow within the Albany Med Health System </li><li>Located in beautiful Saratoga Springs, known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions </li></ul> <p>Our Commitment</p> <p>We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you're passionate about healthcare and community service-even if you don't meet every qualification listed-we'd still love to hear from you.</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Click the 'apply' button to submit your resume and complete our online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-apply today and discover what makes Saratoga Hospital a special place to grow your career.</p>