Police Sergeant: 40hrs/wk

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

290d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Police Lieutenants, the Public Safety Supervisor (Police Sergeant) is responsible for leading and supervising a work shift of Public Safety employees, by maintaining responsibility for organizing, training, directing, scheduling and coordination of their assignments, ensuring their work is performed according to departmental policies and in a manner that maintains the highest quality of safety and service to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center community.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• License MA Class A Large capacity firearm required.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• 0-1 years supervisory/management experience required.
• Valid Mass. drivers license required.
• Regularly meet BIDMC firearms qualification and police/BIDMC training standards required.
• Meet and maintain qualification standards set by State/Federal Govt, necessary for approval to access CJIS terminal points.
• Meet and maintain qualifications standards set by the Mass. State Police and Suffolk County Sheriff Department for appointment as a Special State Police Officer and a Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff required.
• Pass investigative background check for suitability for this position which meets BIDMC, State and Federal regulatory policies and/or standards.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years supervisory/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational efficiency through planning, scheduling and deployment of police and public safety officers to meet the security and safety needs of the medical center, while maintaining good community relations.
• Present feedback and input to public safety leadership to support improvement in key areas including incident and service response, employee development, inter-departmental relations.
• Monitor the performance of employees, providing positive recognition for outstanding effort as well as addressing areas of needed improvement by utilizing coaching, counseling and performance evaluation review sessions.
• Patrol grounds and facilities, respond to calls for service, conduct investigations and delegate non-supervisory functions to others.
• Collaborate with others to implement strategies to reduce safety hazards, eliminate opportunities for theft and deescalate those who are in emotional distress.
• Monitor communication center officers to ensure that they are responsive to electronic security system activations and that customer service needs are met in a proficient and courteous manner.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has authority to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED