Manager Public Safety Operations

Hartford Healthcare•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

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. St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital. Job Summary\: Oversees all day to day departmental operations. This includes managing shift scheduling/staffing, overtime, inspection of personnel, responding to emergency incidents and keeping the Director informed of all critical matters.

Requirements

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
Physical Security Professional (PSP)
Memberships in relevant professional organizations (Ex\: IACP, ASIS, CPI)
Valid State of CT Driver’s License
5 years Public Safety related experience
3-5 years Supervisor/Manager experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand; Bi-lingual beneficial
Experience in emergency management
Experience directly training and facilitating programs for a variety of audiences
Ability to develop change and communicate strategies and plans
Strong customer service skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Prior law enforcement and/or military experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage shift supervisors and assign responsibilities and tasks to support department operations
Manage deployment of resources to ensure safe, adequate staffing
Oversee departmental overtime spending
Budgetary responsibility for police and outside security services
Manage department budget for uniforms, equipment, and accessories
Ensure daily huddles are being conducted by supervisors and information is shared effectively
Work with supervisors to conduct inspections of personnel ensuring all are properly uniformed and equipped to perform their duties
Provide guidance and coaching to shift supervisors
Working in conjunction with the Director and HR, investigates and handles complaints, instances of policy violations or wrongdoing and provides thorough documentation and recommendations
Work closely with Administrative Manager to meet all department goals and expectations
Establish effective working relationships with Managers in other departments to facilitate information sharing and proactive problem solving
Work closely with Director, sharing all important information and collaborating on formation and implementation of policies and procedures to achieve maximum department effectiveness
Serve as acting Director in the Directors absence
Responsible for developing and delivering emergency training
Foster and maintain effective relationships with emergency service partners throughout the region
Conducts physical security assessments, threat assessments, and safety training