Lead Security Officer, Part-time, Nights

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Security Officer to ensure safety and security at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. The role involves supervising staff, conducting patrols, and responding to incidents while fostering a safe environment for patients and employees. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• 5-7 years experience in hospital, security/police, or emergency medical services.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assumes all duties of a Security Officer and assists with day-to-day operations.
• Patrols assigned areas and identifies unsafe conditions.
• Facilitates training of personnel and maintains training records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Ensures a safe and secure environment; provides protective service and response for the protection of the people and property of the Hospital; is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of Department personnel.

According to Department Policy and Procedure, will assume a leadership role responsible for assisting with the orientation, training, and performance of line staff; needs above average ability in the areas of leadership, training, operational systems, and investigations. May assist in the day-to-day supervision and other duties as requested or required. Assumes the position of "responsible charge person" absent a supervisor.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

1. Assumes all duties and responsibilities of a Security Officer.
2. Assists a Supervisor/Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day operations; absent a Supervisor will assume responsible charge position.
3. Assign personnel to their daily scheduled duties; reviews all pass-on, logs, journals, forms, and reports since the last tour of duty to ensure continuity of services and provide appropriate follow-up; monitor line staff performance, ensuring adherence to Department /Hospital policies and procedures; ensures Department philosophy and expectations for customer service are met; ensures adequate coverage for the next shift and unique details.
4. Notifies Department/Hospital Supervisor, Manager, or Director of any special occurrences (i.e., any failure of persons, equipment, policy, or procedure disruptive to normal business or having potential for negative consequence or publicity).
5. Facilitates shift training of personnel. Assists with New Employee Orientation, On Job Training, and In-Service training of personnel and promotes their growth and development. Documents personnel training records and track completion, certification, re-certification and general compliance standards are updated as needed.
6. Patrols assigned areas, giving particular attention to those areas where security problems have occurred. Identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries, or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors, and employees. Maintains strict confidentiality standards at all times.
7. Investigate thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents; notify appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/actual civil or criminal misconduct and detain suspicious individuals as appropriate; when authorized, will make arrests as appropriate; participate in subsequent court proceedings as required.
8. Participates in administrative functions such as, but not limited to, creating hospital issued badges, gathering employee, POI, vendor, and student vehicle information to develop and maintain a database to manage parking compliance, document hospital issued key numbers in database, and other duties assigned by the Security leadership team.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience: Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 5-7 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communication and customer service skills. Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression. Effectively manage a high volume of activity; handle stressful situations and crisis scenarios. Strong problem-solving skills. Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritizing, and creative resolutions. Understanding of community policing, risk analysis, and crime prevention concepts. Ability to establish positive relationships and gain trust and respect of others.

Additional Job Details

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

EEO Statement: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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