Hospital Public Safety Lead

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,266; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Public Safety Officer at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. This 40-hour, full-time role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and includes rapid response to emergencies, coordination with police and fire, and incident reporting.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years healthcare security preferred, and required certifications (CPR, Naloxone, Stop the Bleed, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years healthcare security experience preferred; military/law enforcement or customer service also preferred.
• Observant, calm under pressure; strong interpersonal and communication skills; basic computer/data entry.
• Willing to complete required safety and medical certifications upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, codes, and alarms per policy and management program.
• First responders to violence, disturbances, and crisis situations; professional assistance within one minute.
• Coordinate with local Police, Fire, and Emergency personnel as directed.
• Conduct safety searches, manage contraband, and report hazards.
• Observe patients, de‑escalate, and provide one‑to‑one observation as needed.
• Patrol and report safety issues; enforce hospital policies and codes.
• Prepare and submit incident reports; document major incidents accurately.
• Monitor CCTV; respond to alarms within one minute; dispatch officers accordingly.

Skills

Observant

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation techniques

Decision making

Data entry

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Criminal justice / law enforcement background

Criminal justice program student encouraged

Tools

AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Levels I-III Certification

BLS CPR & AED

AHA Heart-Saver First Aid Certification

Stop the Bleed

Nasal Naloxone Certification

Restraints/Seclusion Safety Training

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a Public Safety Officer at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. This 40-hour, full-time role focuses on maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and includes rapid response to emergencies, coordination with police and fire, and incident reporting.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years healthcare security preferred, and required certifications (CPR, Naloxone, Stop the Bleed, etc.).