Public Safety Operations Supervisor

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Operations Supervisor within Public Safety to lead overnight shifts and ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors at BMC South. The role oversees Public Safety Officers, manages staffing and performance, coordinates with clinical leadership and external partners, and ensures regulatory compliance with healthcare security standards.

This position requires 11:30pm–7:30am scheduling and close collaboration with Nursing Supervisors,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 4 years in healthcare security or related field.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, management, or related field.
• Massachusetts LTC license or ability to obtain as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to Public Safety Officers and assigned staff on overnight shifts.
• Direct and coordinate responses to safety, security, and behavioral health incidents and investigations.
• Oversee staffing resources, overtime approvals, and scheduling to maintain safe operations.
• Serve as senior on-shift Public Safety representative and liaison with Nursing Supervisors and hospital leadership.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety programs, and healthcare regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Emergency response

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Staff scheduling

Communication

Decision making

Healthcare security

Security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma

Tools

Access control systems

Security monitoring systems

Incident reporting software

Regulatory compliance software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Public Safety Operations Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight to ensure a safe, secure, and welcoming healthcare environment for patients, visitors, staff, and the surrounding community at BMC South. Serving as the Public Safety supervisor on assigned shifts, this role is responsible for guiding, supporting, and holding Public Safety personnel accountable while ensuring effective staffing, high-quality service delivery, and compliance with healthcare security standards. The Supervisor plays a key role in workforce performance management, security incident response, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical leadership and external public safety partners. Position: Operations Supervisor Department: Public Safety Schedule: Full-Time - Overnight Shift - (11:30pm to 7:30am)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

Provides leadership and oversight to Public Safety Officers and assigned staff by assigning duties, directing daily activities, and ensuring accountability for performance, conduct, and service delivery. Responds and assists as necessary to safety and security emergencies. Evaluates employee performance through observation and formal review processes; develops coaching strategies, corrective action plans, and performance improvement measures as needed. Adjusts staffing resources to meet operational demands, including approving overtime, modifying schedules, reassigning personnel, and removing employees from duty when appropriate to maintain safe operations. Directs and oversees responses to safety, security, and behavioral health incidents, including investigations, documentation, and coordination with internal departments and external agencies. Serves as the senior on-shift Public Safety representative and primary liaison with Nursing Supervisors, hospital leadership, Facilities, and law enforcement or emergency responders. Ensures compliance with departmental policies, safety programs, and healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards, and communicates operational and workforce matters to the Director of Public Safety. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level and general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma and 4 years of experience in healthcare security, public safety, law enforcement, or a related field. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, management, or a related field. Prior supervisory or lead responsibility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC), or the ability to obtain and maintain the license as a condition of employment. Must possess and maintain the ability to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including a valid driver’s license, as required for operational duties.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

n/a

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge of hospital safety operations, emergency response, workplace violence prevention, and incident investigation. Knowledge of healthcare security regulations, accreditation standards, and industry best practices, including Environment of Care (EOC), Emergency Management, workplace violence prevention, and patient privacy requirements. Knowledge of healthcare public safety operations, including incident response protocols, staffing practices, and security system functions. Knowledge of reporting requirements and documentation standards for security incidents, investigations, and operational activities. Skill in applying regulatory standards and security best practices to daily operations, staffing decisions, and incident response activities. Skill in preparing clear, accurate, and professional written documentation, including incident reports, performance documentation, and operational briefings. Skill in using computer applications and healthcare security technologies, including reporting systems, access control platforms, and monitoring systems. Skill in communicating information clearly and professionally to staff, leadership, patients, and visitors in routine and high-stress situations. Ability to lead security personnel, provide direction, and maintain accountability in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Ability to coach, mentor, and support staff while enforcing consistent expectations and professional standards. Ability to make sound decisions during routine operations and emergency situations.

COMPENSATION RANGE

$27.88- $40.38 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.