Security Officer, Per Diem

Anna Jaques Hospital; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Security Officer in Winchester, MA to protect patients, staff and visitors within a healthcare environment. The role includes vigilant observation, interior/exterior patrols, incident reporting, escorts, parking enforcement, and emergency response coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and security experience or related education; licensure and certifications such as AVADE/HC security may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of security experience or one year toward Criminal Justice or CHSO certification.
• Background checks and valid healthcare security certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs one-to-one and close observation of patients in collaboration with Patient Care Services.
• Conducts interior and exterior patrols to inspect grounds for security issues and hazards.
• Provides one-to-one patient observation for at-risk patients to keep everyone safe.
• Records and reports security and safety incidents.
• Provides safety escorts upon request.
• Enforces parking regulations and assists with traffic control.
• Investigates lost or stolen items.
• Investigates alarms and emergency calls immediately.
• Responds to emergency codes and ensures situational resolution.
• Assists with shuttle services in daily duties and emergencies by driving staff as needed.
• Transports bodies and related documentation to appropriate locations.

Skills

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal Justice degree or CHSO certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by providing a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors and property. This staff position will have an impact on employee and patient satisfaction by professionally providing security services in collaboration with all hospital departments to enhance the hospital environment and improve the patient experience.

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of security experience or one year successful completion toward a degree in Criminal Justice or Certified Healthcare Security Officer.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Current Class D Driver’s License
• AVADE (Employees must be certified within 1 year of hire date. Employees must receive yearly re-certification).

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: BLS or Heart Saver

JOB FUNCTIONS

As part of the Security team, this position:

• Performs one to one and close observation of patients in a safe and professional manner in collaboration with Patient Care Services.
• Conducts interior and exterior patrols to inspect the grounds for criminal activity, and health and safety hazards.
• Provides one to one patient observation for at risk patients throughout the organization to keep the patient and others safe.
• Records and reports security and safety related incidents.
• Provides safety escorts upon request.
• Enforces parking regulations and assists with traffic control.
• Investigates lost or stolen items.
• Investigates alarms and emergency calls immediately.
• Reacts to emergency codes expediently to follow through on the situation until parties are safe or the situation is resolved.
• Responds to customer service requests in a timely manner with an emphasis on improving the patient experience.
• Supports shuttle services in daily duties, inclement weather and emergency situations by driving employees as needed.
• Transports bodies and body parts to the morgue, filing essential documentation timely and accurately.

Pay Range:

$20.00 - $24.87

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled