Public Safety Instructor - PD

Tufts Medicine • Melrose, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, 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 policies and procedures so employees understand 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 per-diem position is based at Melrose/Wakefield Hospital in Melrose, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for eight hours weekly with flexible hours across all shifts. The work includes conducting training and drills throughout hospital buildings and grounds, maintaining training and certification records, supporting compliance and remedial education, and collaborating with Public Safety leadership and hospital departments. The role requires varied or irregular hours as needed and physical participation in practical instruction and exercises.

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 in 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 organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt training as departmental needs, equipment, regulations, technology, and organizational priorities evolve.
• Ability to work varied or irregular hours as needed to provide training across Public Safety shifts.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods, climb multiple flights of stairs, and move throughout hospital buildings and grounds during training and drills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds alone when required.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and department-authorized protective or training equipment.
• Ability to safely demonstrate approved physical skills, handcuffing/restraint techniques, OC Spray training concepts, and other specialized equipment competencies within the instructor's authorized scope.
• Ability to work in indoor, outdoor, confined, and open environments and tolerate limited exposure to the elements.

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 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 assess emergency procedures, 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 authorized firearms safety training, including safe handling, 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, and document or certify 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 training and explanations of operational decisions, equipment use, emergency response, and employee conduct.
• Periodically review training materials to keep curricula aligned with current policies, practices, regulations, manufacturer recommendations, and recognized safety standards.
• Partner with Public Safety leadership to identify training needs based on incident reviews, SafetyNet reports, drills, 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 needed.
• 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.
• Obtain instructor certifications for future classes, programs, equipment, and certifications implemented by the Hospital Public Safety Department within established timelines.
• Assist with launching new Public Safety training initiatives, equipment, emergency preparedness programs, workplace violence prevention initiatives, technology, and 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