Security Officer

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

North Adams Regional Hospital is seeking a Safety and Security Officer to monitor campus safety, observe procedures, and document incidents. The role covers varied tasks on all shifts to ensure facilities, property and personnel remain secure under established policies and procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and be prepared for de-escalation training and CPR within six months. English communication and MRI safety completion are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital environment preferred.
• De-escalation training within six months of accepting position.
• CPR training within 6 months of accepting position.
• Ability to speak, read and write English clearly.
• Strong verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to assess potentially violent situations and restrain if needed.
• MRI safety module completion required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document safety and security across campus facilities and property.
• Respond to incidents and de-escalate when necessary.
• Safely restrain patients/visitors as required and diffuse confrontations.
• Adherence to policies and procedures with prompt reporting.

Skills

De-escalation

CPR

Verbal communication

Documentation

English proficiency

Observation

Emergency response

Security procedures

MRI safety

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

North Adams Regional Hospital · NAR Safety-Security

Hourly Pay Range: 19.5200 through 29.2600

Non-Scheduled , All Shifts , 0 , ANY

Posted 10/16/2026

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.