Healthcare Security & Safety Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Security Officer to monitor facilities, patrol buildings and grounds, and assist patients, visitors and staff with safety and information needs.

You will respond to incidents, participate in investigations and enforce policies. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record; prior security experience is preferred. Vaccination for influenza is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• MA Driver's License and good driving record.
• Experience with computer systems including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventative security and safety patrols throughout buildings and grounds.
• Participates in follow-up investigations.
• Provides security for the hospital’s patients, visitors, staff and employees and safeguards the property by immediately responding to requests and emergency codes.
• Maintains alertness for unusual or abnormal conditions or suspicious activities.
• Observes unauthorized persons and takes appropriate action, notifies supervisor or police.
• Locks and unlocks doors following established procedures.
• Enforces parking for patients, staff and visitors according to parking policies.
• Investigates reports of leaks, broken windows or facility damage, etc. and informs Facilities Dept.
• Reports potential fire or safety hazards.
• Performs and participates in security, safety, and facilities inspections, fire watches, and alarm checks.

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Customer Service

Team Work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Security Officer to monitor facilities, patrol buildings and grounds, and assist patients, visitors and staff with safety and information needs.

You will respond to incidents, participate in investigations and enforce policies. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and a valid MA driver’s license with a good driving record; prior security experience is preferred. Vaccination for influenza is required.