Security Officer - Summer Temp

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Mass General Brigham as a Security Officer for the summer season in Nantucket. Responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees, your role includes patrolling, investigating incidents, and providing security services. This full-time position offers 40 hours per week with opportunities for professional growth in a renowned healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of security experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas and investigates incidents.
• Prepares and submits written reports regarding incidents.
• Maintains safekeeping of valuables and evidence.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Multitasking skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Security Officer - Summer Temp

Apply remote type Onsite locations Nantucket-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4021339 Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital

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.

Temporary summer position, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

The Security Officer enforces Nantucket Cottage Hospital rules/regulations and provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling assigned areas, watching, and reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences, investigating complaints or potential criminal conduct, providing protective services, and evaluating and minimizing risk, conflict, and violence. This position is responsible for protecting the hospital and all patients, visitors, and employees from security risks.

Qualifications

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas, giving 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.
• 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.
• Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in log of all incidents; always keeps Supervisor informed.
• Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into incumbent's custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.
• Performs as Dispatcher utilizing 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.
• Participates in diverse departmental committees, task forces and teams.
• Ensures all required training is up-to-date and maintains individual database training records and reports errors to appropriate supervisor.
• Maintains all hospital issued uniforms and equipment.
• Locks/unlocks doors and does security rounds.
• Recognize, acknowledge, respect, and effectively interact with people of different ages and cultures, establish positive relationships, gain trust and respect of others.
• Effectively manage a high volume of activity; handle a variety of diverse and stressful situations and crisis management scenarios.
• Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis and crime prevention concepts and practices.
• Monitors surveillance cameras, inspects property, and monitors crowds.
• Contacts law enforcement or fire department in case of an emergency.
• Checks doors, windows, and gates to ensure the property is secure.
• Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required for the Position

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.
• Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to see, hear, stand, sit, walk, climb, bend, crawl, use knees, and use back for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 12 hours at a time.
• Ability to run up several flights of stairs and issue instructions.
• Ability to use enough force to subdue or restrain someone as necessary.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to capture and detain individuals if necessary.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in teams.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to effectively deescalate, anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
• Ability to learn the layout of the property and buildings.
• Ability to patrol the property and access areas quickly.
• Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients and employees if needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
• Current and valid driver’s license required.
• Position specific trainings required, including MOAB or equivalent training.
• May be required to work other shifts and/or locations as necessary.
• Possible exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluids, and hazardous waste materials.
• 3-5 years security experience preferred.

Special Requirements

• Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

57 Prospect Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Temporary

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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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