AVADE-Certified Healthcare Security Specialist (Day Shift)

Emerson Health; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Health is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for day shift to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors on campus. You will document shift activities, respond to calls for service, and complete security incident reports in line with hospital policies.

Reporting to the Security Supervisor, you will maintain a safe environment, de-escalate crises, and communicate effectively in English. Experience in security or healthcare security is preferred; AVADE certification must be obtained within

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in security, law enforcement, military, or customer service industry preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare security environment strongly preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: AVADE Certified in Workplace Violence Prevention Levels I, II, and III or obtain within 60 days of employment.
• Skills: Excellent customer service, strong verbal communication, emotional resilience, de-escalation, English reading/writing, ability to write Security Reports.

Responsibilities

• Assure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinate shift activities to comply with hospital policies and document all shift activities and calls for service as well as security incident reports.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Crisis de-escalation

English literacy

Security reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Emerson Health is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for day shift to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors on campus. You will document shift activities, respond to calls for service, and complete security incident reports in line with hospital policies.

Reporting to the Security Supervisor, you will maintain a safe environment, de-escalate crises, and communicate effectively in English. Experience in security or healthcare security is preferred; AVADE certification must be obtained within