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Security Officer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred
  • 3-5 years experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services preferred
  • Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people

Responsibilities

  • Patrols assigned areas and identifies unsafe conditions
  • Investigates thefts and potential criminal misconduct
  • Maintains strict confidentiality standards and prepares written reports
  • Responds to medical emergencies and assists in restraining patients as necessary

Key facts

Other skills

  • Security Policies
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Writing
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Creativity
  • Multitasking

About the company

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hospitals & Health Care

Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in virtually every area of medicine and has been the site of pioneering breakthroughs that have improved lives around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BWH has a legacy of excellence that continues to grow. With two outstanding hospitals, over 150 outpatient practices, and over 1,200 physicians, we serve patients from New England, throughout the United States, and from 120 countries around the world. The BWH name is a reflection of our history. In 1980 three of Boston’s oldest and most prestigious Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals - the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, the Robert Breck Brigham Hospital, and the Boston Hospital for Women – merged to form Brigham and Women’s Hospital. As a national leader in improving health care quality and safety, we have helped to develop some of the industry’s best practices including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) to prevent medication errors. The CPOE is now a nationally-accepted safety practice. The BWH Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) is one of the most powerful biomedical research institutes in the world and the second largest recipient of National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among independent hospitals in the United States. BWH has long had great success in research as measured by the number of important discoveries made, the size and scope of its research portfolio and the volume of publications annually. BWH is a training ground for physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. We have 1,100 trainees in over 140 of the most sought after training programs in the world, and also host Harvard Medical School students in rotations throughout our programs. As our global health services expand, our clinical trainees have rich opportunities to contribute and learn in challenging environments around the world. Brigham and Women's Hospital is an EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer.

Company details

IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size10001

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Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation


 

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.


 

Job Summary

Summary
Provides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients, visitors, and employees by enforcing hospital security regulations and by continuously watching for and reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences in a timely manner through patrol of assigned areas. Investigate complaints or potential criminal conduct; assist in restraining patients as necessary; provide protective services. Possesses and exhibits excellent customer service skills. If applicable, responsible for the arrest of criminal suspects under the authority of State Special Police license.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Patrols assigned areas, giving particular 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 confidentiality standards at all times.

-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; when authorized, will make arrests as appropriate; participates in subsequent court proceedings as required.

-Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in the log of all incidents; keeps the Supervisor informed at all times.

-Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into the incumbent's custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.

-Performs as Dispatcher utilizing “state-of-the-art” 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.

-Voluntary participation in various departmental committees, task forces, and teams.


 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Experience
Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Recognize, acknowledge, respect, and effectively interact with all people, establish positive relationships, and gain the trust and respect of others.
- Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
- Works effectively both independently and in teams. Able to multitask.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritization, industriousness, and creative solutions for positive outcomes.
- Customer service skills: accessible, energetic, concerned, empathetic, positive attitude, collaborative, and flexible.
- Displays a positive image, tact, and diplomacy, actively listens, and articulates effectively.
- Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis, and crime prevention concepts and practices.
- Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation to support data.
- Intermediate computer skills: typing and use of database software.


 

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

300 First Avenue


 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

16


 

Employee Type

Regular


 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)



 

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly


 

Grade

5


 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.


 

EEO Statement:

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation 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.


 

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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