Public Safety Officer Team Lead - Security

Job Description - Public Safety Officer Team Lead - Security (26156967)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Winsted-80 South Main St Winsted (10478)

Job

: Public Safety and Security

Organization

: Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Job Posting

: May 19, 2026

Public Safety Officer Team Lead - Security - (26156967)

Description

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.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Job Summary

The Public Safety Team Lead coordinates with Public Safety leadership to provide front-line leadership and oversight for Public Safety operations on off-shifts. The Team Leader encourages and promotes a professional, safe and secure environment for the hospital including its colleagues, clinicians, customers and visitors. Assists with the performance of daily operational activities and compliance with department policies and procedures. Coaches and mentors current and new colleagues to achieve daily performance expectations.

• Provides a timely response, uses problem solving to take appropriate action to manage and investigate security incidents and hazards.
• Patrols and rounds facility to identify concerning activity, safety concerns or other problems. May be assigned to fixed areas to check credentials, provide information or directions. When assigned to mobile patrols, operates vehicles in a safe manner complying with all traffic and safety rules.
• Shares information with other Public Safety Officers, maintains accurate activity logs and completes reports and documentation.
• As Team Leader, partners with Leadership and other Public Safety Officers to ensure Public Safety Officers have access to and are informed about department standard operating procedures, protocols, policies and relevant changes. Communicates on an ongoing basis (daily/weekly) with all Public Safety Officers to provide support and assistance.
• Serves as a department liaison for CHH Directors, and Managers that need to share information that is pertinent to their operations.
• Coaches and mentors current and new colleagues regarding department operations and job role.
• Provides professional, customer service focused assistance to the HHC Community including patients, visitors, families, colleagues, clinicians, physicians, and the first responder community, among others.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructions, policies and procedures and performs work in accordance with these guidelines.
• Informs supervisor or other leadership of unusual situations and request additional assistance as needed.
• Partners with law enforcement and other first responders when circumstances warrant.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years of relevant experience (public safety, corrections, emergency medical services, military) required
• Valid driver's license required
• Valid CT Guard Card required
• Associates degree in related fields preferred
• Three (3) years of relevant experience preferred
• Multilingual preferred
• Ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction based on the current circumstances.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practice of healthcare, emergency management, safety, security, and public safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, grow engagement, manage multiple relationships, and influence organizations, leaders, and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare and present material, documents and instill confidence in the content that is being provided.
• Proven ability to identify opportunity areas, create solutions and implement standard work across a large organization.
• Capability to independently analyze and solve a variety of difficult situations, problem events, emergencies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle tasks independently.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, general technology and electronic tools and resources.

We take great care of careers.

With 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 your moment.

Work Locations

:

80 South Main St Winsted (10478)

80 South Main Street

Winsted 06098

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Full-time (40 hours)

Shift Details: Day Shift M-F; occasional weekends are possible