Security Officer, Security, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 40 Hours (Evenings, 3:30pm-11:30pm)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to join their team. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for patrolling the premises, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. With a commitment to exceptional care, this organization offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about safety and security in a healthcare setting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in security or healthcare is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Patrols properties and maintains a visible presence for safety.
• Investigates incidents and documents shift activities.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Decision Making

Public Interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

C.O.A.P Certification

M.O.A.B Certification

Job description

Full-time, 40hrs/week, evening shift, five 8-hr shifts (3:30p-11:30p) Sun-Thur, weekends required, holidays required as needed.

Job Summary –

• The Security Officer shall seek to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, and visitors of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center.
• Protection of Medical Center buildings, properties, and premises.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, preferred.
• 1 - 2 years experience in security, healthcare and/or related field.

Minimum skills/abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer or work processing knowledge.
• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure.
• Required to deal with the public in stressful and sensitive situations.

Certification/Licensure:

• Valid Driver’s License required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain all required training to include, but not limited to the following:

• Basic Life Support certification
• C.O.A.P (Care of the Aggressive Patient)
• M.O.A.B. (Management of Aggressive Behavior)
• All assigned Steward University assignments/trainings
• Any and all job-related training set forth by the Security Director

Job Responsibilities

• Patrols on foot and by vehicle all properties owned or protected by the Medical Center. Maintains a visible presence in the Hospital to assure staff and visitors of their safety.
• Investigates and documents all incidents and accidents that occur on Medical Center property; completed reports of shift activity in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Monitors the conduct of visitors on Hospital premises; addresses unauthorized persons as necessary.
• Conducts fire drills as directed by the Security Operations Manager and/or Security Director and completes all documentation of events.
• Acts as liaison between the Medical Center, law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, and other outside agencies as required.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, and provides preventive maintenance to all security systems as directed by the Security Operations Manager and/or Security Director.
• Monitors and patrols Hospital parking areas. Issues Warning Tickets, Violations notices and Notice of tow stickers to unauthorized vehicles in accordance with St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Parking Rules and Regulations.
• Assists with the transport of the deceased into the Morgue area; responsible for documenting patient information upon entry and release from the Morgue and documents valuables prior to release to Funeral Director, EM’s Office or designated transporting agency.
• Responds to any assistance requests from Hospital staff, including but not limited to restraining patients and providing standby procedures at the direction of the Nursing Staff.
• Notifies Security Operations Manager and/or Security Director of any completed Maintenance Requisitions for repairs noted during patrol.
• Records and secures all patient valuables, patient belongings, and lost and found items that are turned in to Security during the assigned shift ensuring an accurate inventory. Releasing of patient valuables and belongings will be documented.
• Ensures all parties are in compliance with the Medical Center identification program.
• Conducts door locks and unlocks as appropriate.
• When acting as a Lead Officer in the absence of a Supervisor or the Security Operations Manager, the acting Lead Security officer will oversee the daily activities of the Security Department and notify the Security Operations Manager and the Security Director of all activities accordingly.

OVERVIEW

At St. Elizabeth’s, part of Boston Medical Center (BMC) Health System, our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, St. Elizabeth’s employees are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Health Grades recognized organization as a Security Officer and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. Recognized as a Boston University Teaching Hospital, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization.

At St. Elizabeth’s, you will find a supportive work environment, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a St. Elizabeth’s Boston Health Systems employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans