Public Safety Officer I

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Public Safety Officer I at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. The role focuses on protecting facilities, staff, patients, and visitors, with day shift hours and occasional weekend/holiday rotations.

Successful candidates will ensure safety across SHS properties and may require state-specific police authority. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), valid MA driver’s license, and the ability to obtain firearms credentials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Prior military, security, corrections, police, or relevant experience is a plus.
• May require Special Police/Constable powers within a municipality.
• Over three months up to one year of experience is required.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Must obtain MA Firearms ID Card and License to Carry within 6–12 months of hire.
• MOAB de-escalation, OC,手cuffing, baton training within 120 days of hire.
• BLS, CPR and First Responder certification within 120 days of hire.
• Eligible to become a special police officer under MA law.
• IAHSS Basic Officer Certification within 1 year of appointment.
• Vaccination against flu and COVID-19 or approved exemption.

Responsibilities

• Protect and ensure safety of Southcoast Health System and SHG assets and people.
• Guard against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry; control access points.
• Perform day-to-day security operations under supervision.

Skills

Security experience

Driver's license

Massachusetts pistol permit/licence

MOAB/OC/CPR training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented Public Safety Officer I

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, 6:45am - 3:15pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Tobey Hospital - Wareham, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor or designee, this position performs all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and security of Southcoast Health System (SHS) and Southcoast Hospitals Group (SHG) assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital/SHS property. The incumbent Officer proactively guards against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry to SHG grounds and/or buildings while controlling access points.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, associates degree preferred.

• Prior military, security, corrections, police, or relevant experience a plus.

• May require obtaining Special Police/Constable powers within a designated municipality.

• Over three months up to and including one year of experience is required.

• A valid Drivers License is required.

• Must have, or have the ability to obtain within a six month to one‑year period, a Massachusetts Fire Arms Identification Card, and License to Carry Firearms (Pistol Permit).

• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De‑Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training within 120 days of hire.

• BLS, CPR and First Responder certification required within 120 days of hire.

• Is eligible to obtain appointment as a special police officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under MGL c.22C Section 63 or as a New Bedford Special Police Officer under city/NBPD requirements.

• Must obtain International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification within one year of appointment.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $22.22 - USD $30.30 /Hr.