Security Team Specialist I - Evening Shift

Tewksbury Hospital is accepting applications for Security Team Specialist I.  This position offers a meaningful opportunity to combine safety, compassion, and public service in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role is essential to maintaining a secure and supportive campus where patients, residents, staff, and visitors feel safe and cared for. Working across a large hospital setting, the Security Team Specialist I plays an active part in campus safety operations. The position provides hands-on experience in healthcare security and behavioral de-escalation.

Tewksbury Hospital offers a structured and team-oriented environment.  The role includes opportunities for training and certification in CPR, AED and first aid. Candidates who are calm under pressure, service-focused, and motivated by helping vulnerable populations will find this role both rewarding and meaningful.

Please Note: This position is available on the 2nd shift, 40 hours per week, from 3:00 pm-11:00 pm. Regular days off are Sunday and Monday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Patrol hospital buildings, grounds, and surrounding areas at regular intervals to maintain a safe and secure environment and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Monitor for and respond to safety concerns including trespassing, theft, property damage, and potential harm to individuals, coordinating with local or state law enforcement and first responders when necessary.

• Provide custodial supervision and escort services for medically ill and mentally challenged patients, residents, and clients to appointments, admissions, discharges, and other designated locations throughout the campus.

• Conduct searches for missing patients, individuals, or property, including assisting with the return of patients who are absent without authorization (AWA).

• Respond to medical, behavioral, and facility-related emergencies, focusing on de-escalation and ensuring the safety of patients, residents, staff, and visitors.

• Investigate incidents by gathering information, interviewing involved parties, and preparing detailed written and electronic reports and logs.

• Perform visitor screening and security checks in accordance with hospital policies and maintain access control across the campus.

• Inspect buildings, grounds, fire lanes, and emergency exits to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify potential hazards.

• Enforce traffic and parking regulations, direct traffic flow, assist pedestrians and disabled vehicles, and support safe campus transportation operations.

• Operate security and communication equipment, maintain records and documentation, support hospital events and drills, and collaborate with hospital staff, police, and emergency personnel to support overall campus safety.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, or human services environment.

• Required qualifications:

• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergency, stressful, or emotionally charged situations

• Ability to interact effectively with individuals experiencing physical, emotional, or behavioral challenges

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work respectfully with diverse populations

• Ability to gather information through observation, interviews, and review of records or documentation

• Ability to prepare clear, accurate written reports and maintain detailed records

• Ability to follow, interpret, and enforce policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

• Basic computer proficiency, including working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications

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