Security Officer - Per Diem
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
Site:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job SummaryProvides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients, visitors, and employees by enforcing hospital security regulations and by continuously watching for and reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences in a timely manner through patrol of assigned areas. Investigate complaints or potential criminal conduct; assist in restraining patients as necessary; provide protective services.
Qualifications- Possesses and exhibits excellent customer service skills.
- If applicable, responsible for the arrest of criminal suspects under the authority of State Special Police license.
- Patrols assigned areas, giving particular attention to those areas where security problems have occurred.
- Identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors and employees.
- Maintains strict confidentiality standards at all times.
- Investigates thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents; notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/real civil or criminal misconduct and detains suspicious individuals as appropriate; when authorized, will make arrests as appropriate; participates in subsequent court proceedings as required.
- Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in the log of all incidents; keeps the Supervisor informed at all times.
- Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into the incumbent's custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.
- Performs as Dispatcher utilizing “state-of-the-art” integrated security systems; radio dispatches personnel to respond to occurrences and phone calls for assistance; provides and maintains documentation.
- Participates in assistance with workplace and domestic victims; responds to medical emergencies; when authorized, assists in the restraint of patients; involved in the protection of dignitaries; controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
- Voluntary participation in various departmental committees, task forces, and teams.
- Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred
- Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
- Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License]
- Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 3-5 years preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Recognize, acknowledge, respect, and effectively interact with all people, establish positive relationships, and gain the trust and respect of others.
- Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
- Works effectively both independently and in teams. Able to multitask.
- Strong problem‑solving skills.
- Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritization, industriousness, and creative solutions for positive outcomes.
- Customer service skills: accessible, energetic, concerned, empathetic, positive attitude, collaborative, and flexible.
- Displays a positive image, tact, and diplomacy, actively listens, and articulates effectively.
- Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis, and crime prevention concepts and practices.
- Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation to support data.
- Intermediate computer skills: typing and use of database software.
Onsite
Work Location243-245 Charles Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours0
Employee TypeRegular
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