Evening Hospital Security Specialist I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts DMH in the Metro Boston area is hiring a Security Team Specialist I to protect patients, staff, and property. The role is full-time, evening shift (3:00 pm–11:00 pm) with Monday and Tuesday days off, offering comprehensive benefits and a structured public-safety environment.

Duties include patrolling facilities, directing traffic, screening visitors, responding to incidents, and coordinating safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal tactfully with others under stress.
• Calm composure in emergencies.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in gathering information via questioning and records.
• Ability to lift persons or heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas to guard against trespass, theft, fire, and damage.
• Directs traffic and enforces parking controls; maintains safety on hospital grounds.
• Screens visitors and provides personal protection as needed.
• Assists with custodial supervision of patients and escorts them to appointments.
• Monitors equipment and reports defects; ensures safety standards.
• Prepares incident reports and preserves crime scenes as required.

Skills

Tactful communication

Calm under pressure

Quick decision-making

Discretion with confidential info

Information gathering

Physical strength

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts DMH in the Metro Boston area is hiring a Security Team Specialist I to protect patients, staff, and property. The role is full-time, evening shift (3:00 pm–11:00 pm) with Monday and Tuesday days off, offering comprehensive benefits and a structured public-safety environment.

Duties include patrolling facilities, directing traffic, screening visitors, responding to incidents, and coordinating safety equipment.