Security Officer - Part-Time Evenings

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

 

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community.  We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

 

 

Job Summary

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($1000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Schedule: Part-time 32 hours, evenings. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Receiving general direction from the Security Director, Operations Manager, Manager of Special Investigations, Supervisor, or Charge Officer, the incumbent shall provide a safe and secure environment for all Hospital patients, visitors, and employees by enforcing Hospital security regulations and by continuously watching for and the timely reporting of any safety hazards or unusual occurrences through patrol of assigned areas. Furthermore, the incumbent shall provide protective service and response for the protection of the people and property of the Hospital and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Protects people and property through patrol, investigation, monitoring alarms, and surveillance cameras
Provide escorts for staff, visitors, and patients as requested.
Apprehends criminal violators when necessary and appropriate.
Provides emergency response to a variety of situations.
Applies patient restraints as needed.
Patrols assigned areas, buildings, and grounds, giving attention to those areas where security problems have occurred. Identify unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries, or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors, and employees. Maintains strict confidentially at all times.
Prepares and submits written reports and daily events in a complete, timely, and accurate manner.
Maintains accountability for valuables/property and other forms of evidence, ensures safekeeping, and maintains documentation.
Acts as Security Dispatch Operator as needed.
Acts as a first responder to HazMat incidents.
Creates safety awareness among patients, visitors, and staff.
Working Conditions:

Work is fast-paced and physically demanding.
Walks within the hospital and around the hospital campus; to and from parking areas and buildings on premises in all weather conditions.
Runs short distances when responding to stat calls and other security emergencies; interacting with patients as needed.
Stands for long periods both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Lifts pull and push when transporting and interacting with patients.
Potential hazards exist in encounters with physically aggressive patients, visitors, and others.

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required. A strong educational background (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree) in criminal justice or related field is preferred.  A combination of both experience and education will be considered.
• 1-3 years of police, emergency services, security, or related experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain an MA driver’s license or valid license from the state in which the employee resides
• Must submit to and pass an annual criminal background check.
• Physically must be able to lift patients (approximately 50 pounds) with the help of others, walk at a rapid pace, walk/stand for extended periods, and withstand adverse weather conditions.
• Must obtain before the end of the training period and maintain throughout employment:
  • De-Escalation Training and Healthcare Defensive Tactics System (HDTS)-
  • Handcuff Tactics (HT)training
  • Pepper Spray Defense (PSD) training
  • First Aid/CPR/AED- within the first 60 days of hire
  • C-Spine Immobilization tra