Security Officer - evenings

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a security professional to ensure a safe, secure environment and to lead daytime operations in the Security department.

You will assist with orientation, training, and performance of line staff, and may assume the role of responsible charge person in supervision gaps. You will patrol, respond to incidents, and coordinate with hospital leadership to maintain security standards and protect patients, visitors, and staff during evening shifts at 10

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists a Supervisor/Manager with day-to-day operations and orderly shift coverage.
• Facilitates shift training and assists with New Employee Orientation and on-the-job training.
• Patrols assigned areas and identifies unsafe conditions to protect people and property.
• Investigates thefts and other incidents, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
• Performs administrative duties such as badge creation and parking compliance data management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

De-escalation

Crisis management

Problem solving

Community policing concepts

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

40 hr evenings

Ensures a safe and secure environment; provides protective service and response for the protection of the people and property of the Hospital; is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of Department personnel.

According to Department Policy and Procedure, this role will assume a leadership position responsible for assisting with the orientation, training, and performance of line staff; it requires an above-average ability in the areas of leadership, training, operational systems, and investigations. May assist in the day-to-day supervision and other duties as requested or required. Assumes the position of "responsible charge person" absent a supervisor.

• Assists a Supervisor/Manager with responsibility for the day-to-day operations; in the absence of a Supervisor, will assume a responsible charge position.
• Assign personnel to their daily scheduled duties; reviews all pass-on, logs, journals, forms, and reports since the last tour of duty to ensure continuity of services and provide appropriate follow-up; monitor line staff performance, ensuring adherence to Department /Hospital policies and procedures; ensures Department philosophy and expectations for customer service are met; ensures adequate coverage for the next shift and unique details.
• Notifies Department/Hospital Supervisor, Manager, or Director of any special occurrences (i.e., any failure of persons, equipment, policy, or procedure, disruptive to normal business, or having potential for negative consequence or publicity).
• Facilitates shift training of personnel. Assists with New Employee Orientation, on-the-job Training, and In-Service training of personnel, promoting their growth and development. Documents personnel training records and track completion, certification, re-certification, and general compliance standards are updated as needed.
• Patrols assigned areas, giving particular attention to those areas where security problems have occurred. Identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries, or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors, and employees. Maintains strict confidentiality standards at all times.
• Investigate thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved in specific incidents. Notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/actual civil or criminal misconduct and detain suspicious individuals as necessary. When authorized, make arrests as appropriate. Participate in subsequent court proceedings as required.
• Participates in administrative functions such as, but not limited to, creating hospital-issued badges, gathering employee, POI, vendor, and student vehicle information to develop and maintain a database to manage parking compliance, documenting hospital-issued key numbers in the database, and other duties assigned by the Security leadership team.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 5-7 years preferred

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
• Effectively manage a high volume of activity; handle a variety of stressful situations and crisis management scenarios.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritization, and industrious and creative problem-solving are necessary for achieving positive outcomes.
• Demonstrates an understanding of community policing, risk analysis, and crime prevention concepts and practices.
• Recognize, acknowledge, respect, and effectively interact with all people to establish positive relationships and gain the trust and respect of others.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

10 Vining Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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