Trainer, Public Safety

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:

This position is responsible for the oversight of the training program for the Valley Health Public Safety personnel. This individual will ensure all assigned Public Safety staff receive timely training in an effort to provide consistent Public Safety services to all our Valley Health entities. They will also be the gatekeeper for all certifications and recertification's needed by the uniformed Public Safety personnel. This position will also be requested to obtain certain Public Safety training certifications such as ASP, OC foam, Handcuff, Taser, Aggression Management instructor certifications as well as others that are needed to support the operations of the department. The position has or obtains a general understanding of hospital safety and fire safety. This position, based on the needs of the department, may on occasion need to provide uniformed services to one of our hospitals.

What You Will Bring:

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

College degree preferred

Courses from an accredited school in law enforcement, safety, or related field preferred

Two years in a supervisory level preferably in Public Safety or law enforcement preferred

Experience

Two years of healthcare Public Safety experience or four years of Public Safety or law enforcement experience

Two years prior supervisory experience with the ability to motivate a team

Prior law enforcement experience preferred

Prior college experience preferred

Prior military experience 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 Basic Exam 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, ethnicity, 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

111

Physical Demands

24 A Security