Lead Security Guard

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to oversee safety, observation, and documentation for campus facilities, property, and personnel in line with hospital policies and the Safety & Security Department.

The role requires a background in security or law enforcement, a valid driver's license, and training in de-escalation and CPR within defined timelines. Strong English communication and precise documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Security Officer, Correctional Officer, Military Police Officer or Police Officer.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• De-escalation training within six months of accepting the position.
• CPR within six months of accepting the position.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess potentially violent situations and safely restrain patients and/or visitors when needed; must be able to react calmly and quickly to diffuse unpredictable situations that may involve physical confrontation.
• Adaptability to occasional variations in shift commitment.
• Must comply with all mandatory hospital, JCAHO and department education and training/competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform varied and specified tasks during designated times relating directly to the observation and documentation that all campus facilities, property and personnel are safe, secure and in accordance with developed policies and procedures of Berkshire Medical Center and the Safety & Security Department.

Skills

Security Officer

De-escalation

CPR

English Proficiency

Verbal Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform varied and specified tasks during designated times relating directly to the observation and documentation that all campus facilities, property and personnel are safe, secure and in accordance with developed policies and procedures of Berkshire Medical Center and the Safety & Security Department.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Security Officer, Correctional Officer, Military Experience/Military Police Officer or Police Officer.
• Education and Training: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• De-escalation training within six months of accepting the position.
• CPR within six months of accepting the position.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess potentially violent situations and safely restrain patients and/or visitors when needed; must be able to react calmly and quickly to diffuse unpredictable situations that may involve physical confrontation.
• Adaptability to occasional variations in shift commitment.
• Must comply with all mandatory hospital, JCAHO and department education and training/competency requirements.