Security Officer

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking a Safety and Security Officer to monitor campus safety during designated evening shifts on Fridays and Saturdays, and during select holidays. You will observe and document security conditions, respond to incidents, and follow hospital policies to keep patients, staff and visitors safe.

Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver's license, CPR and MRI safety training, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's License.
• 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, computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to assess potentially violent situations and restrain when needed.
• Must react calmly to diffuse unpredictable situations involving confrontation.
• Adaptability to shift variations.
• MRI safety module must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document safety and security of campus facilities, staff and visitors.
• Respond to incidents and follow policies ensuring compliance with procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Documentation

Computer skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR training

MRI safety module

De-escalation training

Job description

• Every Friday & Saturday 3:00pm-11:30pm Every other Holiday

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.