Security Team Specialist I - CONTINUOUS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 53,525 - 72,297; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is looking for a Security Team Specialist I at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. This role ensures safety across the hospital campus, including patrolling, monitoring access, and providing emergency first aid. Candidates must have at least one year of security experience and be able to handle stressful situations effectively.

This position requires the ability to lift heavy objects and work all shifts. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, aligning with state standards.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of full-time experience in security or protection.
• Candidates should possess valid CPR, AED, and first aid certifications.
• Must be capable of lifting heavy objects and standing/walking for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Address security concerns related to theft, fire, or violence.
• Patrol campus, enforce policies, and assist during emergencies.
• Maintain logs and reports, and administer first aid when needed.

Skills

Experience in protection/security

Tactful interaction under stress

Decision-making in emergencies

Information gathering skills

Sound judgment

Education

Experience in security (1+ year)

Associate's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Security Team Specialist I – Continuous (260002G2)

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time (40 hours) positions on all shifts.

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a dedicated candidate for Security Team Specialist I. Security Specialists provide protection and security at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Campus for its buildings, grounds, equipment, patients, students, visitors, and staff.

Please Note: Assigned Days On and Off Discussed at Interviews

Shift Schedule

• Day Shift 7 AM – 3:30 PM
• Evening Shift 3 PM – 11:30 PM
• Night Shift 11 PM – 7 AM

Duties and Responsibilities

• Address concerns in a timely manner related to possible loss or damage from theft, fire, vandalism, civil disorder, violence, or other causes.
• Patrol campus buildings, parking lots, and adjacent areas; enforce the Hospital’s parking, smoking, and other policies, and the Hospital’s traffic and safety regulations.
• Provide assistance during emergencies to DPH, DMH, and vendor programs on campus.
• Perform various duties required at fixed posts with a focus on customer service; monitor access control systems; maintain incident and daily logs; and other duties as required.
• When needed, administer emergency first aid as a designated first responder.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in work involving the protection and/or security of buildings, equipment or individuals.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others, and to interact with people who are under emotional or physical stress.
• Can make decisions and act quickly in a dangerous or emergency situation.
• Read and gather information through interviewing and examining documents.
• Exercise sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Conditions

• This position requires lifting and carrying heavy objects, and standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, with or without accommodation.

About Lemuel Shattuck Hospital

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity. Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 psychiatric beds and 29 correctional health beds. The Shattuck also hosts an outpatient clinic offering treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Correction. LSH is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. LSH supports a range of services for patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by regulation. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified according to the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For more information, see https://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Eligibility: First consideration will be given to applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum entrance requirements: (A) at least one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in protection and/or security of buildings, equipment, or individuals, or (B) an equivalent combination of required experience and substitutions. Applicants for departments of Youth Services, Mental Health, Public Health must obtain and maintain valid certifications in CPR, AED, and first aid. Department of Youth Services applicants must also maintain certifications in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Substitutions include an associate’s degree or higher in a related field. Incumbents may be required to hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license at the class level specific to assignment.

Salary placement is determined by experience, education, and internal compensation structure. All bargaining unit positions are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement salary provisions.

Benefits: The Commonwealth offers a comprehensive employee benefits package supporting you and your loved ones.

Vaccination: Successful candidates must acknowledge and attest to vaccination status for COVID-19 and Influenza per Title 101 CMR 23.00 regulation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Female, minority, veteran, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law.

Job Details

Official Title: Security Team Specialist I
Job Type: Public Safety
Agency: Department of Public Health
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Multiple
Salary: $53,525.42 – 72,297.94 yearly
Bargaining Unit: 02‑AFSCME – Service/Institutional
Hybrid Work Schedule: No

For diversity, affirmative action, or equal employment opportunity questions or to request a reasonable accommodation contact: Sandra C Semedo ([e-mail]) or Stacy H Hart ([e-mail]) at 617‑352‑4250.