Security Officer

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to protect staff, patients, and visitors at our South Campus. The role emphasizes professional presence, rapid response to incidents, and maintaining a secure hospital environment.

Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible position with a focus on safety, incident reporting, and collaboration with the Public Safety team. Requires strong communication and adherence to security procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; further study in Criminal Justice is preferred.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice is preferred.
• Experience in Security/Healthcare Operations is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provides visible deterrence by patrolling hospital buildings and grounds.
• Responds quickly to emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted to hospital premises.
• Escorts visitors, patients, and staff to and from parking areas as needed.
• Maintains lost and found logs and notifies supervisors when items are reported.
• Investigates incidents and documents results with incident reports.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

At Boston Medical Center South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Position:

Security Officer

Department:

Public Safety

Schedule:

Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Security, provides security and safety of all staff, visitors and patients. Handles all traffic related matters. Functions as a resource regarding hospital information for patients and visitors. Maintains a safe environment for all visitors, patients, and employees at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. Must maintain an active knowledge of security emergency procedures and environment of care standards. Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager of Security.

Responsibilities

• Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the buildings and grounds of the hospital.
• Responds quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted onto hospital premises.
• Escorts visitors, patients, and personnel to and from parking areas upon request.
• Maintains current information in lost and found logs. Notifies the D.O.S. and the Sergeant when items are reported missing or are located.
• Serves as a member of the Fire Control Team and responds to all fires.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital personnel, visitors, physicians, or patients and reports all incidents, verbally or through general incident form, by the end of each shift.
• Writes accurate, clear, and legible incident reports and documents investigatory steps and results.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Experience: Any combination of experience equivalent to at least 2 years in Security/Healthcare Operations, field experience in a law enforcement agency or prior service in the United States Military preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Valid Massachusetts class D operator’s license.
• Software/Hardware: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Compensation

$18.50/Hour

Compensation Range

$0.00- $0.00 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, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans