Security Officer - Nights

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer for a 32-hour weekly night shift at our onsite location in Boston, MA. The role emphasizes protecting patients, visitors, and staff while enforcing hospital security regulations and reporting safety hazards promptly.

You will investigate incidents, assist in restraining individuals when necessary, and coordinate with law enforcement when applicable. Strong writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice preferred; alternative experience considered.
• 3–5 years of security, hospital, police, emergency, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong writing and documentation skills; basic computer use required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment by enforcing hospital security regulations and patrolling assigned areas.
• Investigate incidents; assist in restraining patients as needed and coordinate with law enforcement when required.
• Prepare complete written incident reports and maintain logs for supervisors.
• Dispatch security personnel using integrated security systems and respond to emergencies.
• Support workplace and victim assistance; manage traffic and protect dignitaries as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

De-escalation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Written reporting

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice preferred

Tools

Class D Driver's License

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

32 hrs/week nights

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. If applicable, responsible for the arrest of criminal suspects under the authority of State Special Police license. 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

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License]

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type
• Onsite Work Location 10 Vining Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 32
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Night (United States of America)
• Pay Range $23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
• Grade 5

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EEO Statement

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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