Security Officer Per Diem

Mass General Brigham; Oak Bluffs (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Per Diem Security Officer at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by patrolling assigned areas and enforcing security regulations.

Responsibilities include reporting hazards, investigating incidents, and assisting in restraining patients when necessary, all while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Driver’s License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Complete AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Certification Levels I, II, III within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas with heightened attention to security issues.
• Identifies unsafe conditions and secured areas to prevent theft, injuries or damages.
• Maintains confidentiality standards at all times.
• Investigates thefts and complaints; notifies law enforcement when needed; participates in court proceedings if required.
• Prepares and submits complete incident reports; maintains log notes and notifies Supervisor.
• Receives service calls via integrated security systems and two-way radio; maintains documentation.
• Assists with medical emergencies and security-related restraints when authorized.
• Participates in departmental committees and teams.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written reports

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Driver’s License

BLS Certification

AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Certification

Job description

Site: Martha’s Vineyard 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

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?Yes

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 confidentially 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. Participates in court proceedings as required.


• Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in log of all incidents; keeps Supervisor informed at all times.


• Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into incumbent’s custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.


• Receives calls for service using integrated security systems; utilize two-way radio 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?
Yes

Licenses and Credentials
Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver’s License [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Complete AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Certification Levels I, II, III at in person MGB sponsored training within six months of hire.

Experience
Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services is 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 deescalate 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, prioritizing, industrious and creative resolutions for positive outcomes.


• Customer service skills: accessible, energetic, concerned, empathetic, positive attitude, collaborative, and flexible.


• Displays positive image, tact, and diplomacy, active listening, articulate.


• 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

One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

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

1550 Martha’s Vineyard 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.