Hospital Public Safety Officer I – Night Shift

Tufts Medicine; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

403(b) retirement plan with hospital-m

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a Public Safety Officer I to patrol facilities, respond to incidents, and protect patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes health and safety education and collaboration with departments to mitigate hazards.

Under supervision, you will escort individuals, document incidents, and maintain ID badge access while handling crises with de-escalation and professionalism. This is a full-time, night-shift position based in Melrose, MA.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state issued driver's license.
• Possess IAHSS Basic certification as a Healthcare Security Officer within 1 year of hire. Incumbents as of 9/1/2025 will have 1 year from 9/1/2025 to obtain IAHSS Basic Healthcare Security Officer certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic public safety and security duties. Conduct internal and external patrols of all facilities and grounds. Respond to routine and emergency calls for service, building alarms, restraint of violent patients and/or visitors.
• Provide escorts to patients, visitors, staff and others in conformance with established procedures.
• Identify security vulnerabilities, safety hazards and violations of Hospital policy and take corrective action if possible; report deficiencies.
• Take proper actions during patient crisis interventions to achieve the safest possible outcomes.
• Ensure all employees have visible hospital ID badges and grant access to authorized staff only.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Assess dangerous situations quickly

Emotional maturity

Dependability

Punctuality

Diplomacy

Trustworthy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a Public Safety Officer I to patrol facilities, respond to incidents, and protect patients, visitors, and staff. The role emphasizes health and safety education and collaboration with departments to mitigate hazards.

Under supervision, you will escort individuals, document incidents, and maintain ID badge access while handling crises with de-escalation and professionalism. This is a full-time, night-shift position based in Melrose, MA.