Juvenile Facility Security Specialist I

Mass; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Security Team Specialist I for the Metro Youth Service Center in Dorchester, MA. The role involves monitoring surveillance, patrolling, checks of locks, and preventing incidents to safeguard staff, clients, residents, and youth across the facility.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, incident reporting, emergency response, transport, and coordination with internal and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Must remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
• Ability to make quick decisions in dangerous situations.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, rules, and procedures.
• Discretion with confidential information and accurate recordkeeping.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, charts, and building plans.
• Knowledge of basic evidence handling and law enforcement terminology.

Responsibilities

• Inspect safety equipment and ensure facility safety.
• Respond to emergencies and administer first aid as needed.
• Document incidents in logs and share information with authorities.
• Perform curfew monitoring calls for youths in the community.
• Take appropriate action to address violations or emergencies.
• Notify staff and coordinate responses during incidents.
• Assist in evacuations during drills or emergencies.
• Answer phones to provide information to departments and the public.
• Transport youth within the facility to ensure security.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Law & procedures

Discretion

Communication

Instruction following

Reading maps/charts

Evidence handling

Tools

Radio communications equipment

Job description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Security Team Specialist I for the Metro Youth Service Center in Dorchester, MA. The role involves monitoring surveillance, patrolling, checks of locks, and preventing incidents to safeguard staff, clients, residents, and youth across the facility.

Responsibilities include equipment inspection, incident reporting, emergency response, transport, and coordination with internal and external agencies.