Chief of Hospital Police

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx (NCB) is a member facility of the New York City Health + Hospitals system, one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, NCBH specializes in women’s and children’s services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. It’s Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. NCBH is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need.

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.

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Job Description

The Chief of Hospital Police, under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (or designee) and oversight of the System’s Chief Security Officer, oversees all aspects of the Hospital Police Department’s functions and activities across the health care setting(s), by promoting, implementing, and directing a culture of safety. Plans, manages, and continuously evaluates the security operations of the facility in accordance with NYC Health + Hospitals operating and facility policies and procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements and other relevant guidelines. In collaboration with the System’s Chief Security Officer, formulates and institutes comprehensive and effective security strategies and policies that focus on high-quality results, ensuring optimal utilization of resources

1. Ensures the safety of all individuals and property on NYC Health + Hospitals premises through development, implementation, evaluation and enforcement of security programs, policies, and guidelines across the health care setting.

2. Leads and directs the overall day-to-day operations of the Hospital Police Department’s programs and initiatives.

3. Under the direction of the System’s Chief Security Officer, collaborates with Central Office Emergency Management and facility emergency manager(s) to ensure appropriate mitigation, preparedness, response and/or recovery efforts with regard to emergency management initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

1. New York State residency (for the duration of employment); and
2. Completion of the NYC Health + Hospitals Chief of Hospital Police in service training within six (6) months of appointment; and
3. Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license (Note: This license must be maintained for the duration of employment); and
4. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Administration or a related discipline, and four (4) years of full-time, paid work experience in law enforcement or a security-related position, two (2) years of which must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or
5. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Security Administration or a related discipline, and five (5) years of full-time, paid work experience in law enforcement or security-related field, three (3) years of which must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or
6. A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience where one (1) year of full–time, paid work experience in law enforcement or security in a managerial or supervisory capacity equates to 30 college credits. However, all candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or security in a managerial or supervisory capacity; New York State residency; and a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license. In addition, the NYC Health + Hospitals Chief of Hospital Police in service training must be completed within six (6) months of appointment.

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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