Security Team Specialist I - Night Shift - Taunton State Hospital

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Security Team Specialist I for the Taunton State Hospital to ensure safety and security. This full-time night shift role involves patrols, the enforcement of laws, and handling emergencies while maintaining documented communications and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Ability to interact with clients and maintain safety under pressure.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds to ensure safety and security.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all security occurrences.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work independently

Ability to interact professionally

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to manage stressful situations

Education

Valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Job description

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Job Description - Security Team Specialist I - Night Shift - Taunton State Hospital (250004OE)

Job Description

Security Team Specialist I - Night Shift - Taunton State Hospital - ( 250004OE )

Description

The Department of Mental Health (DMH), Southeastern Area, Taunton State Hospital is seeking a dynamic candidate to serve as a Security Team Specialist (STS I). The incumbent will perform related law enforcement duties to ensure the safety and security of the institution, and the population served. Monitor the safety of facility by patrolling building, grounds and adjacent areas. Incumbent will enforce Massachusetts General Law, Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Laws, and Department of Mental Health Regulations and Policies.

Please Note: T he selected candidate's work schedule will be 40 hours per week working on third shift (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) with the days off of Tuesday and Wednesday. The primary work location will be on the grounds of Taunton State Hospital, however, this position will support all sites in the Southeast Area as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Patrols the buildings and grounds at routine intervals by foot and motor vehicle in order to maintain site/facility safety and security and to detect and prevent criminal activity.
• Maintains order among visitors, clients and employees. Issues keys, photo identification cards and other means of access control. Operates and monitors electronic security and fire detection systems.
• Lawfully exercises power of arrest when the facts, information, and circumstances, warrant or require that an arrest be made.
• Issues parking citations or takes other authorized action to control illegal parking on the roadways and parking lots of the Campus.
• Assists the Judicial system by the issuance of court papers to employees, clients, or as otherwise directed by the Director of Security or his designee. Provides security during court hearings by insuring a safe and secure hearing process.
• Organizes, participates and documents search procedures for missing clients and dependent persons. Maintains liaison with State Police, Federal and local Law Enforcement agencies through the Security Specialist chain of command structure.
• Responds to medical and psychiatric emergencies, assists in the coordination of emergency response services, assists local, State and federal agencies during disasters, performs routine inspections of fire alarms system and related equipment.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all investigations, inquiries, inspections and other safety/security occurrences through accepted law enforcement standards and practices. Prepares accurate and concise incident/accident reports consistent with the established Security Specialist reporting system as well as DMH incident reporting requirements. Maintains the daily security log. Uses and maintains computer-based information and reporting systems.
• Completes required mandatory classes offered by or as required by Staff Development, and the Director of Security, and the conduct’s investigations as required or directed by supervisors.
• Transport’s clients and patients in accordance with DMH policy and procedure.
• Immediately reports noteworthy events in a manner consistent with DMH Critical Communications Policy, Site/Facility administrative notification policies and procedures, and in accordance with directives to notify the Director of Security and/or Designee of any event affecting normal operation of the building. All events requiring Law Enforcement /Medical, or Fire response also need immediate notification to Security Director.
• Communicates with staff members and clients (patients) in a manner that is appropriate to age, cultural, and/or psychosocial need and can refer or direct individuals to an appropriate person, service provider, or agency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to follow verbal or written orders and instructions.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work long hours under severe weather conditions.
• Ability to interact with the clients, employees, visitors, and others having business with the Institution in a professional, controlled courteous manner under stressful and threatening conditions.
• Ability to deal with violent and verbally aggressive clients or other persons in a safe, efficient manner consistent with DMH Policies, Procedures, Regulations, and the General Laws of the Commonwealth.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written format. Knowledge of the principals of the correct usage of the English language.
• Ability to exercise discretion in receiving, handling and safeguarding confidential information, maintaining reports and files in accordance with regulatory strict statutory and policy requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Given population served, bilingual or multilingual candidates.
• Previous employment in the human service field and specifically experience with mental illness or other disabilities in a hospital setting.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a current and valid Class D Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required for this function.

About Taunton State Hospital:

Taunton State Hospital (TSH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is a 62-bed inpatient facility that provides continuing care inpatient services to adults with major mental illnesses. The hospital is a leader in the successful integration of the Principles of Recovery and a rehabilitation philosophy into the treatment model and a part of the Southeast Area which works closely with the inpatient treatment teams to facilitate patients’ discharge back to the community.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori .

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.

Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a special police officer under Chapter 22C, Section 60 (DPH) and Section 59 (DMH & DMR) of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, 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 appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Security Team Specialist I

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-60 Hodges Avenue

Job

Job

: Public Safety

Agency

Agency

: Department of Mental Health

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

Shift

: Night

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 22, 2025, 3:49:57 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 51,446.98 - 69,490.72 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : William Herbert, [e-mail] - 6173488473

Bargaining Unit : 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No