Manager-Public Safety Operations

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

1d•$31 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Manager-Public Safety Operations.

Requirements

Five (5+) years of security/Public Safety operational management experience.
Familiarity with health care systems and hospital administration preferred.
Bachelors Degree preferred, or equivalent security/safety education and experience.
Be familiar with the criminal and civil statutes relevant to the security operations.
Software including WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Be familiar with security systems throughout Southcoast Health, to include alarms, CCTV, access controls, and other security related hardware.
Strong organizing and coordinating skills.
Must possess upon employment or be eligible to obtain and maintain the ability to lawfully possess a firearm for the purposes of law enforcement employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
The ability to be licensed as a Special State Police Officer under the Commonwealth of MA General Laws Chapter 22 C, section 63 strongly preferred.
If licensed, must consistently meet all training and other requirements for continued licensure.
Ability to obtain IAHSS Basic Officer, Advanced Officer, and Supervisor Training Certification within one year of eligibility.
Must obtain and maintain required certifications in the following programs (training provided by department): CPR/AED/First Aid, Narcan (Naloxone) Training, HAZWOPER, HERT, ICS 100, 200, 700, Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De-Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with health care systems and hospital administration preferred.
The ability to be licensed as a Special State Police Officer under the Commonwealth of MA General Laws Chapter 22 C, section 63 strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for a broad range of activities associated with the development, implementation, deliverance and maintenance of institution wide security programs.
Make day-to-day administrative decisions consistent with established policies and procedures.
Position requires rotation to various hospital sites and other Southcoast Health facilities as needed.