Impactful Hospital Public Safety Lead

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Public Safety Supervisor to oversee hospital security staff on a shift, ensuring proper staffing, post coverage, incident response, and adherence to safety policies. You will lead during emergencies, coordinate with clinical leadership, and work with law enforcement and emergency responders to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This role requires strong leadership, healthcare security experience, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Emergency Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive security, healthcare security, public safety, military, or law enforcement experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Hospital or healthcare security leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare security operations, workplace violence prevention, emergency management, and security risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and evaluate Public Safety Officers and Public Safety Leads assigned to the department or shift.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and security post coverage based on hospital operational needs and staffing plans.
• Provide leadership during security emergencies, workplace violence incidents, disruptive behavior, evacuations, lockdowns, and other critical events.
• Coordinate security response with clinical leadership and external agencies as appropriate.
• Review security reports and logs for accuracy, trends, and follow-up requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Decision making

Staffing management

Education

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Security management systems

Incident reporting

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking a Public Safety Supervisor to oversee hospital security staff on a shift, ensuring proper staffing, post coverage, incident response, and adherence to safety policies. You will lead during emergencies, coordinate with clinical leadership, and work with law enforcement and emergency responders to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

This role requires strong leadership, healthcare security experience, and the ability to work