Public Safety Assistant, 40 hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant or designee, the Public Safety Assistant is responsible for assisting, monitoring, and responding to security needs within the medical center. The Public Safety Assistant will focus on deterring crime and protecting the organization's property, assets, and people.

Requirements

Equivalent to high school education plus addition specialized courses.
Valid Massachusetts License to operate motor vehicle
CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire/transfer into this job as a condition of employment.
2 years of experience and/or previous formal training in public safety or customer service area
Communication skills necessary to interact with employees, patients, visitors, and the general public.
Must also be able to work under sometimes-stressful conditions and maintain a calm composure.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of prior public safety experience.

Responsibilities

Provides security for the safety and protection of UMass Memorial Medical Center’s patients, staff, and the general public and properties.
Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of, UMass Memorial Medical Center properties.
Examines doors, windows, and other points of entry to determine that they are secure.
Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts, in accordance with applicable laws.
Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, other hazards and security doors left unlocked.