Security Officer

Berkshire Health Systems; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Competitive retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems seeks a Safety and Security Officer to help keep campus facilities, staff and visitors safe by observing, documenting and following established policies.

The role requires high school diploma, valid driver's license, and training in de-escalation and CPR within 6 months. Candidates should possess strong communication, computer and documentation skills and be able to calmly handle potentially violent situations while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication, computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English clearly.
• MRI safety module completion within a reasonable timeframe.
• De-escalation training within six months of accepting position.
• CPR training within 6 months of accepting position.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document campus facilities, property and personnel safety.
• Monitor all campus areas for security and safety concerns and enforce policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Documentation skills

Computer skills

MRI safety module

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: 19.5200 through 29.2600

Posted 03/31/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function of a Safety and Security Officer is to perform varied and specified tasks during designated times relating directly to the observation and documentation that all campus facilities, property and personnel are safe, secure and in accordance with developed policies and procedures.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Proven ability to perform duties and tasks in accordance with established standards. Security Officer, Corrections Officer, Police Officer, intensive behavioral health/residential treatment experience preferred. Experience in hospital environment preferred

Education and Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent

License, Certification & Registration:

DRIVER - Driver's License

De-escalation training within six months of accepting position

CPR Training within 6 months of accepting position

Other Requirements:

• Ability to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong verbal communication, computer and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess potentially violent situations and safely restrain patients and/or visitors when needed.
• Must be able to react calmly and quickly to diffuse unpredictable situations that may involve physical confrontation.
• Adaptability to occasional variations in shift commitment.
• Successful completion of MRI safety module.

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.

• health and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• a competitive retirement plan contribution
• a paid time off program