Security Officer/Gen Maintenance Worker

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Safety and Security/Site Facility Officer to provide personal security for patients and staff and to perform tasks ensuring campus facilities and property are safe and secure.

The role requires experience in facilities engineering and maintenance; 2 years is preferred, along with restraint training and CPR. Candidate should have a driver''s license and be proficient with basic computer tools (Excel/Word) and communication devices.

Qualifications

• Facilities Engineering background with at least 2 years of general building and equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience in safety and security roles preferred.
• Technical High School or technical/craft training is preferred (4 years).
• Restraint training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal security for patients and staff.
• Observe and document that campus facilities and property are safe and secure in accordance with Berkshire Health Systems policies.

Skills

Facilities experience

Security operations

Restraint training

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Education

Technical High School

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

• The primary function of a Safety and Security/Site Facility Officer is to provide personal security for patients and staff and to perform varied and specified tasks during designated times relating directly to the observation and documentation that all campus facilities, property are safe, secure and in accordance with developed policies and procedures of Berkshire Health Systems and the Berkshire Medical Center Safety & Security Department.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Facilities Engineering background, 2 years general building and equipment maintenance work experience required. Safety & Security Officer, Corrections Officer, Military, or Police Officer experience preferred.
• Education and Training:
• 4 years Technical High School or Technical craft/trade school preferred.
• Restraint training (within six months of hire.)
• License, Certification & Registration:
• DRIVER - Driver's License
• CPR
• Other Requirements:
• Demonstrate ability to use computer for PM system and a basic knowledge to use Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to use communication devices, i.e. smartphones, pagers, radios, telephones and computer devices and responds within an appropriate time period.
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong verbal communication 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.
• Must comply with all Mandatory Hospital, Joint Commission and Department education and training/competency requirements.