Security Officer

About the Hospital and Mission

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Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

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.

Part‑time 32 hours, evenings. Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

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.

• 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 Haz Mat incidents
• Creates safety awareness among patients, visitors, and staff

• 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

• 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 conditionsli>
• 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 training
• Must obtain within one year of employment and maintain throughout employment:
  • Haz Mat Levels 1, 2 & 3
  • International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification - As…