Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Medical Center is seeking a Safety-Security Officer to monitor and document campus safety across all shifts. The role requires de-escalation and CPR training, plus strong communication and documentation skills.

Prior hospital experience is preferred, with responsibilities including incident observation and safe intervention when needed. Hourly pay ranges from 19.52 to 29.26, with benefits including health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's License and de-escalation training within 6 months.
• CPR training within 6 months.
• Ability to speak/read/write English clearly.
• Strong verbal communication, computer and documentation skills.
• Hospital environment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document safety and security for campus facilities, property and personnel.
• Follow established policies and procedures.
• Respond to potentially violent situations and restrain patients/visitors when needed.

Skills

De-escalation training

CPR training

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Documentation skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Safety-Security

Hourly Pay Range: 19.5200 through 29.2600

Non-Scheduled , All Shifts , 0 , 7:00am - 3:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, 11:00pm - 7:30am

Variable Days

Posted 07/17/2026

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 (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

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.