Hospital Security & Safety Officer

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. in Needham, MA is seeking a Security Officer to support safety, security, emergency management and respond to incidents, greet visitors, and assist patients and staff.

Under supervision, you will conduct patrols, enforce parking policies, notify authorities, perform inspections, and help maintain a secure environment for patients, colleagues and guests.

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.
• High School Degree/GED requirement may be waived with equivalent related work experience.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

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

MS Office competency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice (preferred)

Tools

Web-based applications

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

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. in Needham, MA is seeking a Security Officer to support safety, security, emergency management and respond to incidents, greet visitors, and assist patients and staff.

Under supervision, you will conduct patrols, enforce parking policies, notify authorities, perform inspections, and help maintain a secure environment for patients, colleagues and guests.