Healthcare Security Specialist

bilh; Symmes Corner (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) seeks a security professional to join its hospital team, providing safe, patient-centered security services in collaboration with Patient Care Services. Responsibilities include one-to-one patient observation, patrols, incident reporting, safety escorts, parking enforcement, and response to emergencies to protect patients, staff and visitors.

The role emphasizes rapid response to alarms and codes, with vaccination against influenza required for all staff, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of security experience or one year toward Criminal Justice/Certified Healthcare Security Officer.

Responsibilities

• Performs one to one and close observation of patients in a safe and professional manner in collaboration with Patient Care Services.
• Conducts interior and exterior patrols to inspect the grounds for criminal activity, and health and safety hazards.
• Provides one to one patient observation for at risk patients throughout the organization to keep the patient and others safe.
• Records and reports security and safety related incidents.
• Provides safety escorts upon request.
• Enforces parking regulations and assists with traffic control.
• Investigates lost or stolen items.
• Investigates alarms and emergency calls immediately.
• Reacts to emergency codes expediently to follow through on the situation until parties are safe or the situation is resolved.
• Responds to customer service requests in a timely manner with an emphasis on improving the patient experience.
• Supports shuttle services in daily duties, inclement weather and emergency situations by driving employees as needed.
• Transports bodies and body parts to the morgue, filing essential documentation timely and accurately.

Skills

Security experience

Healthcare setting knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal Justice/CHSO education

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) seeks a security professional to join its hospital team, providing safe, patient-centered security services in collaboration with Patient Care Services. Responsibilities include one-to-one patient observation, patrols, incident reporting, safety escorts, parking enforcement, and response to emergencies to protect patients, staff and visitors.

The role emphasizes rapid response to alarms and codes, with vaccination against influenza required for all staff, and a