Security Officer - Nantucket

Nantucket Cottage Hospital; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 30,610 - 43,683; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will patrol areas, identify hazards, and assist in restraining patients when authorized, while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires strong customer service and de-escalation skills, plus experience in hospital security or related fields. Onsite work with rotating shifts and opportunities to participate in departmental committees are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; can consider equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years experience in hospital security/police or customer service.
• Licenses/credentials: BLS, CHSO/CHSS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and monitor for unsafe conditions or security breaches.
• Identify and report hazards; deter theft and maintain property security.
• Investigate incidents, question involved individuals, and notify law enforcement when appropriate.
• Prepare clear written incident reports and maintain logs for supervision.
• Dispatch security personnel and respond to medical emergencies or restraints as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

De-escalation techniques

Report writing

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred (Criminal Justice or related)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

CHSO/CHSS certifications preferred

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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

Provides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients, visitors, and employees by enforcing hospital security regulations and by continuously watching for and reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences in a timely manner through patrol of assigned areas. Investigate complaints or potential criminal conduct; assist in restraining patients as necessary; provide protective services. Possesses and exhibits excellent customer service skills. If applicable, responsible for the arrest of criminal suspects under the authority of State Special Police license.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Investigates thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents; notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/real civil or criminal misconduct and detains suspicious individuals as appropriate; when authorized, will make arrests as appropriate; participates in subsequent court proceedings as required.
• Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in the log of all incidents; keeps the Supervisor informed at all times.
• Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into the incumbent's custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.
• Performs as Dispatcher utilizing “state-of-the-art” integrated security systems; radio dispatches personnel to respond to occurrences and phone calls for assistance; provides and maintains documentation.
• Participates in assistance with workplace and domestic victims; responds to medical emergencies; when authorized, assists in the restraint of patients; involved in the protection of dignitaries; controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Voluntary participation in various departmental committees, task forces, and teams.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• MA Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License preferred
• Basic Life Support certification preferred
• Basic Officer Certification [CHSO] - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety preferred
• Supervisory Certification [CHSS] - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety preferred
• MGH Security RMV Check/Registry of Motor Vehicles Driving Report preferred

Experience

Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Recognize, acknowledge, respect, and effectively interact with all people, establish positive relationships, and gain the trust and respect of others.
• Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
• Works effectively both independently and in teams. Able to multitask.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritization, industriousness, and creative solutions for positive outcomes.
• Customer service skills: accessible, energetic, concerned, empathetic, positive attitude, collaborative, and flexible.
• Displays a positive image, tact, and diplomacy, actively listens, and articulates effectively.
• Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis, and crime prevention concepts and practices.
• Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation to support data.
• Intermediate computer skills: typing and use of database software.
• Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation to support data.
• Intermediate computer skills: typing and use of database software.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.22 - $31.71/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

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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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