Security Officer

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Boston seeks a Security Officer to ensure safety for patients and staff. This role involves patrolling facilities, investigating incidents, and maintaining clear documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related fields and possess strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice; no experience can substitute.
• 3-5 years in hospital, security/police, or emergency medical services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to prevent theft and maintain security.
• Investigate complaints, assist in restraining patients, and engage in law enforcement activities.
• Prepare documentation and reports on incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Provides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients, visitors, and employees by enforcing hospital security regulations and by continuously watching for and reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences in a timely manner through patrol of assigned areas.

Investigate complaints or potential criminal conduct; assist in restraining patients as necessary; provide protective services. Possesses and exhibits excellent customer service skills. If applicable, responsible for the arrest of criminal suspects under the authority of State Special Police license.

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.
-Investigates thefts, shortages and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents; notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/real civil or criminal misconduct and detains suspicious individuals as appropriate; when authorized will make arrests as appropriate; participates in subsequent court proceedings as required.
-Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in log of all incidents; keeps Supervisor informed at all times.
-Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into incumbent's custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.
-Performs as Dispatcher utilizing "state of the art" integrated security systems; radio dispatches personnel to respond to occurrences and phone calls for assistance; provides and maintains documentation.
-Participates in assistance with workplace and domestic victims; responds to medical emergencies; when authorized assists in the restraint of patients; involved in the protection of dignitaries; controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
-Voluntary participation in various departmental committees, task forces, and teams.

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

Experience
Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services preferred 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Recognize, acknowledge, respect, and effectively interact with all people, establish positive relationships, and gain the trust and respect of others.
- Ability to deal with and effectively deescalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
- Works effectively both independently and in teams. Able to multitask.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritizing, industrious and creative resolutions for positive outcomes.
- Customer service skills: accessible, energetic, concerned, empathetic, positive attitude, collaborative, and flexible.
- Displays positive image, tact, and diplomacy, active listening, articulate.
- Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis and crime prevention concepts and practices.
- Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation to support data.
- Intermediate computer skills: typing and use of database software.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.