Manager, Public Safety Operations, Scop

Department

PUBLIC SAFETY - 108076

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Work Shift

Pay Grade

311

Job Description

Manager, Public Safety Operations, SCOP (Special Conservator of Peace), under the supervision of Public Safety leadership, is stationed in and patrols to the CITAC unit to provide protection to the Community Services Board staff, Special Magistrate and other patients. Manager, Public Safety Operations, SCOP is a state certified officer appointed by the Circuit Court with specific legal authority on VH property. Manager, Public Safety Operations, SCOP will have the authority to take legal custody of Emergency Commitment Ordered and Temporary Detention Ordered persons from local law enforcement officers and maintain that custody until a treatment facility has been identified and custody has been transferred to a transporting agency or back to local law enforcement. The officer will ensure all legal documents for the ECO or TDO have been properly filled out and will have the authority to serve court issued legal detention order to patients. Manager, Public Safety Operations, SCOP may at times, be asked to conduct a statutory interview/evaluation of persons suspected of self-harm to determine if legal detention can be issued and if so, maintain custody of said person until such time as legal custody is no longer needed or is transferred to another agency.

This position is responsible for management and direct oversight of the Valley Health, system Public Safety program at specific locations or in a regional setting, to include management of Public Safety supervisors, and frontline officers. Provides leadership and direction for the function to include hiring and onboarding, education and development and performance management. Manages operations to include development, facilitation, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and programs. Maintains regulatory and government compliance. Partners on systems and equipment planning, implementation and monitoring. Manages expenses and productivity to budget targets set by the director. Handles both payroll and personnel issued within their assigned facility. Represents the department in facility meetings and committees. May require certification as an instructor of aggression prevention, ASP, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and Taser or other training as determined by the director.

Provides direct supervision and training of Public Safety shift supervisors. Handles any escalated Public Safety issues or emergency situations appropriately. Assure that employee grievances are heard and resolved (with help from appropriate support employees, as required) and that personnel records are updated and accurate. Manage uniforms, equipment, supplies and vehicles as well as maintaining appropriate inventories and maintenance checklists. Develop/Maintain operational procedures (Post Orders/Policies) which are always available for emergency reference by Public Safety Staff. Maintains or oversees maintenance of weekly operating schedules and completion of payroll for assigned Public Safety personnel. Provides oversight of weekly/monthly eye wash stations and fire extinguishers. Provides after-hour emergency response as required.

Education

Degree in law enforcement or safety from an accredited school, Public Safety certification or equivalent experience and education in related areas preferred

Experience

Previous experience with law enforcement and/or Public Safety operations preferred with 3 years of Administrative/Supervisory responsibility

Certification & Licensures

Valid driver's license required

Successful completion of safety certification within one (1) year of employment

Obtains their Certified Healthcare Professional Administrator's certification within 2 years of employment and maintains same

CPR/AED

Unarmed SCOP training required within 6 months

Must be State Certified SCOP Officer appointed by the Circuit Court with specific legal

authority on VH property

Crisis Intervention training required within 6 months

Qualifications

Knowledge of Public Safety fire systems, procedures and enforcement codes preferred

Good public relations and communication skills a must

Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served (see Job Description Addendum - Age Specific Competencies).

Successful completion of a 90-day training period while serving as a VHS Public Safety officer.

Ability to work well with all levels of individuals ranging from physicians to indigent patients required

Required to travel throughout VHS.

Required to carry master keys for all VHS facilities.

Required to be on-call.

Criminal Background Checks

3rd Party Background Check

VA State Police

Physical Demands

3 A Administration

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.