Security Officer

Good Samaritan Medical Center; Brockton Heights (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer on a Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible basis to protect staff, patients and visitors and to maintain a safe hospital environment.

Under the Manager of Security, you will patrol, respond to incidents, escort people as needed, and maintain incident reports with a focus on professionalism and safety. MA Class D license and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s in Criminal Justice preferred.
• At least 2 years in Security/Healthcare Operations; law enforcement or military background preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts class D operator's license; proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provides visible deterrence by patrolling hospital buildings and grounds.
• Responds quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted to hospital premises.
• Escorts visitors, patients, and personnel to and from parking areas on request.
• Maintains lost and found logs and notifies DOS and sergeant when needed.
• Acts as member of Fire Control Team and responds to all fires.
• Investigates incidents and documents steps and results by shift end.
• Writes clear, accurate incident reports and investigatory notes.

Skills

Security/Healthcare ops experience

Law enforcement background

Military service preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Criminal Justice degree preferred (Assoc/Bach)

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