Healthcare Security Officer: Patient Safety & Protection

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a vigilant Security Officer to patrol facilities, enforce access control, and respond to emergencies. You will safeguard patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining calm under pressure and documenting incidents accurately.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and healthcare security experience or related certifications within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current valid driver’s license required with clean driving record.
• CPI/NCI Certification, AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Levels I–III, BLS CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed and Naloxone training to be completed within six months of hire.
• 1–2 years healthcare security experience preferred; military, law enforcement or customer service backgrounds welcome.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on safety and security, conduct inspections, and maintain logs.
• Enforce access control, issue badges, direct traffic, and respond to incidents.
• Respond to alarms, codes, and medical or safety emergencies per policy; coordinate with responders.
• Provide patient, visitor, and colleague assistance; transport as needed using LHMC vehicle.
• Coordinate weather-related safety, funeral removals, and department quality improvements.

Skills

Observant

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a vigilant Security Officer to patrol facilities, enforce access control, and respond to emergencies. You will safeguard patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining calm under pressure and documenting incidents accurately.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and healthcare security experience or related certifications within six months of hire.