Public Safety Officer II

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Earned Time Off

Wellbeing program

403B retirement with company match

Tuition assistance/loan forgiveness

Leadership training

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a Public Safety Officer II at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This per diem position offers flexible shifts including 6:45am-3:15pm, 2:45pm-11:15pm, and 11:00pm-7:00am with weekend/holiday rotation.

Under supervision, you will protect and secure SHS/SHG assets and people, monitor access points, and may be cross-trained to work at other SHG locations. A strong safety mindset and MA requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Massachusetts SSPO or NBPD officer designation or CAHSO certification preferred.
• At least 6–8 months experience as Public Safety Officer I at Southcoast Health.
• Valid driver’s license required; MA Firearms IDs and LTC eligibility as applicable.
• MOAB, OCAT, PATH, PPBT training within 120 days of hire; BLS/CPR within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Protect and secure SHS/SHG assets and people on hospital property.
• Control access points and monitor security of facilities.
• Cross-trained and may be assigned at other SHG locations as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

State SSPO or NBPD designation/CAHSO training

MOAB De‑Escalation Training; OC Pepper; Handcuffing; Baton training

BLS, CPR and First Responder certification

MA firearms license eligibility (FIDs & LTC)

Medic/Health Security certifications upon hire

Job description

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 southeastern 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 II

Hours: Per diem

Shift: Flexible shifts and hours, 6:45am -3:15pm, 2:45pm - 11:15pm, 11:00pm - 7:00am with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, 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 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. This position could have additional responsibilities assigned at the direction of department leadership. Public Safety Officer II’s will be cross-trained and eligible to work at other SHG locations as needed.

Qualifications

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

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

• State Special Police Officer (SSPO) designation obtained after completion of an approved Reserve Intermittent or Full Time Police Academy certified by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC); or New Bedford Special Police Officer designation and completion of approved annual course training/competency; or completion of Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).

• At least 6-8 months experience as a Public Safety Officer I at Southcoast Health.

• 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 required 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.

• Completion of Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within one year of hire or promotion from Public Safety Officer I.

• 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 $23.23 - USD $31.31 /Hr.