Security Officer, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated security officer to ensure patient safety and support healthcare operations. This role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of security experience. Responsibilities include patient observation, patrolling premises, and responding to incidents effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of security experience or relevant coursework.
• BLS or Heart Saver certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patrols and observes patients safely.
• Responds to emergency situations and reports incidents.
• Provides safety escorts and investigates lost items.

Skills

Security experience

Crisis management

Patient observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal Justice degree (partial completion)

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.

Job Description:

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 Drivers License Crisis Prevention Intervention Certificate (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

· 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.

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement. 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