Public Safety Instructor - PD

Tufts Medicine

6d • $29 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, is hiring a Public Safety Instructor to develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate department training programs and safety-related drills under general supervision. The instructor delivers classroom, scenario-based, and hands-on instruction in CPR, AVADE programs, firearms safety, handcuffing, OC Spray, and other approved Public Safety competencies. Training must incorporate applicable Hospital and department policies and procedures so employees understand both operational techniques and the requirements governing their use. The instructor is expected to obtain certifications for future classes, programs, equipment, and certifications implemented by the Public Safety Department.

This experienced-level support role focuses on preventing workplace accidents and promoting health and safety awareness and education for employees. It supports daily organizational activities in a hands-on environment, typically under supervision, and involves routine work that may sometimes require interpreting or deviating from standard procedures.

The position is per diem for 8 hours weekly, with flexible hours across all shifts, and is based at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts. The role requires varied or irregular hours as needed to provide training across Public Safety shifts. The stated pay range is $29.28–$36.61, based on full-time equivalent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Current CPR certification and CPR instructor certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current AVADE Instructor and AVADE Active Shooter Instructor certifications.
• Massachusetts State Police Basic Firearms Safety Instructor Certification.
• Handcuff/restraint instructor credentials from AVADE, Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP), or another Tufts Medicine-approved provider, or ability to obtain credentials within 90 days of hire.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray instructor credentials from AVADE, Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP), SABRE, or another Tufts Medicine-approved provider, or ability to obtain credentials within 90 days of hire.
• Two years of experience providing safety, security, workplace violence prevention, or related training.
• Proficiency communicating, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills, including the ability to create and use presentations, training materials, electronic learning resources, and training documentation.
• Ability to organize multiple training priorities, maintain records, track certification deadlines, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate technical, operational, and policy information clearly to employees with varying experience levels.
• Ability to lead classroom instruction, scenario-based training, practical exercises, drills, skills evaluations, and competency assessments.
• Ability to interpret hospital and departmental policies and apply them to realistic Public Safety scenarios.
• Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Public Safety leadership, clinical departments, hospital staff, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt training programs as department needs, equipment, regulations, technology, and organizational priorities evolve.
• Ability to work varied or irregular hours as needed to provide training across multiple Public Safety shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Education, Public Safety, or a related field.
• Prior experience in healthcare security, hospital public safety, law enforcement, military service, emergency management, or a related field.
• Previous experience as an instructor, field training officer, training coordinator, supervisor, or designated departmental trainer.
• Experience conducting healthcare emergency preparedness or Public Safety drills.
• Experience developing lesson plans, training presentations, competency assessments, practical exercises, and scenario-based training.
• Additional instructor certifications related to de-escalation, crisis intervention, workplace violence prevention, defensive tactics, emergency preparedness, or specialized Public Safety equipment.
• Three years of experience providing safety, security, workplace violence prevention, or related training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate Public Safety training programs for officers, supervisors, lead officers, and designated hospital personnel.
• Develop and facilitate hospital safety and emergency preparedness drills, including scenario-based exercises, tabletop discussions, practical exercises, and competency evaluations.
• Coordinate drills with Public Safety leadership and hospital departments to evaluate response procedures, staff readiness, communication, and policy compliance.
• Provide post-drill feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and assist with corrective actions and follow-up education.
• Conduct CPR instruction, skills evaluations, recertification, and competency training according to certifying-organization requirements.
• Conduct AVADE Active Shooter/Active Threat Response, AVADE Universal Precautions, workplace violence prevention, situational awareness, de-escalation, personal safety, and other approved AVADE-related programs.
• Conduct department-authorized firearms safety training, including safe-handling instruction, policy review, competency training, and approved practical exercises.
• Train employees in handcuffs and restraint equipment, OC Spray, and other department-approved protective or response equipment.
• Provide initial, refresher, remedial, and competency-based equipment training; document or certify employee competency when permitted by the applicable instructor certification program.
• Maintain working knowledge of Hospital and Public Safety Department policies and procedures and incorporate them into instruction, explaining their application to operational decisions, equipment use, emergency response, and employee conduct.
• Periodically review training materials to align curriculum with current policies, department practices, regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and recognized safety standards.
• Partner with Public Safety leadership to identify training needs based on incident reviews, SafetyNet reports, drills, competency assessments, policy changes, regulatory requirements, equipment implementation, and operational trends.
• Develop or assist with lesson plans, presentations, instructor guides, practical exercises, evaluation tools, testing materials, and other educational resources.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance documentation, certifications, expiration dates, competency evaluations, and other required documentation.
• Assist leadership in monitoring mandatory training and certification compliance and provide remedial or supplemental training when knowledge gaps or performance concerns arise.
• Demonstrate training techniques safely and professionally and ensure practical exercises use appropriate safety precautions.
• Attend instructor-development, certification, train-the-trainer, and professional education programs as directed by Public Safety leadership.
• Obtain instructor certification for future classes, programs, equipment, and certifications implemented by the department within established timelines.
• Assist with implementing new Public Safety training initiatives, equipment, emergency preparedness programs, workplace violence prevention initiatives, technology, and other departmental competencies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits starting on day one.
• 403(b) retirement plan with hospital match.
• Opportunities for growth.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED