Security Officer - Danvers

Job Description - Security Officer - Danvers (3295047)

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Receiving general direction from the Security Manager, Supervisor or designee, enforces Hospital regulations, provides a safe and secure environment for Hospital patients, visitors and employees by enforcing Hospital security regulations and by continuously watching for and timely reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences through patrol of assigned areas.

Investigates complaints or potential criminal conduct; assists in restraining patients as necessary; provides protective services.

Possesses and exhibits extraordinarily strong customer service skills. Under the authority of a special state police license, responsible for the arrest of criminal suspects.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

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 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 log of all incidents; keeps Supervisor informed at all times.

Maintains accountability for valuables / property and forms of evidence coming into 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 diverse departmental committees, task forces and teams.
• Cross trains in other locations beyond normally assigned workplace.
• Ensures all required training is up-to-date and maintains individual data base training records and reports errors to appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Maintains all hospital issued uniforms and equipment.
• Conducts a wide range of customer services.
• May have to work other shifts and / or locations as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary or assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY :

Responsible for maintaining all hospital issued uniforms and equipment (including but not limited to vehicles, radios, computer equipment, cameras, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Physically must be able to lift 50 pounds. Ability to stand / walk for a minimum of 8 hours. Ability to run to any emergency within the hospital and adjoining campuses and be able to verbally and physically control an emergency situation upon arrival if necessary.

Strong sight and hearing abilities needed in order to effectively deal with diverse and emergency situations. Ability to use enough force to subdue, arrest or restrain someone if necessary.

Ability to receive instruction and communicate appropriately while moving to and from emergent situations. Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions.

• Exposure to chemicals, blood and hazardous waste materials.
• Ability to assist in evacuation procedures including the use of Med Sleds or comparable equipment from any floor of any MGH building.
• Ability to perform all required practical training components including CPR, MOAB, OC Spray and Handcuffing and physically be able to carry out tasks while on duty if required to do so.
• Each officer must be able to perform each task in the functional assessment outlined below upon hire (within the first 90 days) and annually.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Strong interpersonal and communication and customer service skills.
• Works effectively both independently and in teams. Able to multitask.
• Strong problem solving skills. Critical and analytical thinking.
• Customer service skills; accessible, energetic, concerned, empathetic, positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis and crime prevention concepts and practices.
• Professional orientation : attuned to current theory and practices to support performance; pursue personal growth and development.
• Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation to support data. Intermediate computer skills.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and / or REGISTRATIONS :

• MA driver’s license or valid driver’s license from the state or commonwealth in which the employee resides required.
• Special State Police license preferred.
• BLS, CPR and First Responder certification required within 120 days of hire.
• MOAB certification required within 120 days of hire.
• IAHSS basic certification preferred.

EDUCATION :

• High school diploma required.
• Field of Study / Additional Specialized Training : Criminal Justice or related discipline, preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

• Preferred : 3 5 years of experience.
• Experience in hospital, security / police, emergency medical or customer services preferred.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead.

Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Primary LocationWork LocationsJob

Police and Security Officer

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours 40

Shift

Evening Job

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department MGH Police and Security

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