Sergeant

Who We Are

Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

Must be available for duty assignment at assigned Valley Health facility. This position may be asked to work at other VH facilities temporarily to support the operations of the department. This position assists the shift LT. with supervising a shift of Public Safety Officers including their scheduling, payroll, assignments, training, annual and other types of evaluations, progress reports and behavior while on duty. Fills in as the shift leader in the absence of the shift Lt. Helps the Shift LT. complete evaluations of corporals and officers. This is a working position although some paperwork is required the majority of the work is physical in nature and functions in a similar capacity as a Public Safety Officer with respect to patrolling and responding to routine service and emergency responses. The position is responsible for ensuring the daily operations of the Public Safety shift set by the LT. to pertain to the support of the overall hospital operations on an as needed basis (When Lieutenant is not on duty). This position may be required to work alternate shifts to support the operations of the department and hospital. This position oversees and reviews investigations conducted by the shift officers before forwarding them to the manager or Director. This position works holidays and weekends. This position may be temporarily reassigned to another facility to support the operations of the department and VH. This position will be the primary assigned individual to orient new officers and to validate competencies.

What You Will Bring:

Education
High School Diploma or GED required
College degree preferred

Experience
One year of healthcare Public Safety, supervisory of team members or prior advanced military experience at corporal level or above
One years of healthcare Public Safety experience or three years of Public Safety or law enforcement or military experience
One years prior supervisory experience with the ability to motivate a team
Prior law enforcement preferred
Prior military preferred

Certification & Licensures
Valid driver's license required
American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation required
International Association for Healthcare Public Safety and Safety Supervisor level within 1 year required
ASP baton, Handcuff, OC Foam Spray and aggression management training within 90 days required
May be required to obtain instructor certification in aggression management, ASP baton, Handcuff OC Foam Spray

Qualifications
Knowledge of Public Safety systems, procedures, enforcement codes preferred.
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
Successful completion of a 90-day training period required.
Good PR, and written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to use common sense and think quickly on feet required
Good Problem solving and decision making skill required
Ability to interact with individual with special needs, varying backgrounds, ethnicities, and under stress required
Team building qualities required

What You Will Get:

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.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police
3rd party Background Check

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
110

Physical Demands
3 A Administration