Healthcare Public Safety Detective

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a Public Safety Investigator to conduct comprehensive criminal investigations and support hospital safety programs. The role includes interviews, evidence gathering, and coordination with courts and external agencies.

The position requires a minimum of two years in healthcare security or public security, a MA LTC, a valid MA driver license, and P.O.S.T certification or eligibility. It is a full‑time, on‑site role within the Public Safety department.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in criminal investigation/prosecutions within a healthcare setting or security roles in large public institutions.
• Licenses required: LTC in MA, driver license, and P.O.S.T certification/eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents on hospital properties under supervision.
• Conduct criminal and special investigations including domestic violence, burglaries, thefts, robberies, assaults, internal investigations.
• Prepare case documentation for filing with District Attorney and present evidence in court as required.
• Coordinate with external law enforcement agencies and courts.
• Provide support to patients, visitors, employees, and staff.
• Participate in training and policy development as assigned.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Interview & interrogation

Court procedures

Community policing

Firearms knowledge

Education

LTC license (MA)

MVA driver license

P.O.S.T certification/eligibility

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a Public Safety Investigator to conduct comprehensive criminal investigations and support hospital safety programs. The role includes interviews, evidence gathering, and coordination with courts and external agencies.

The position requires a minimum of two years in healthcare security or public security, a MA LTC, a valid MA driver license, and P.O.S.T certification or eligibility. It is a full‑time, on‑site role within the Public Safety department.