Public Safety Officer II

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

2d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, associates degree preferred.
Prior military, security, corrections, police or relevant experience a plus.
State Special Police Officer (SSPO) designation obtained after completion of an approved Reserve Intermittent or Full Time Police Academy certified by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC); or New Bedford Special Police Officer designation and completion of approved annual course training/competency; or completion of Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).
At least 6-8 months experience as a Public Safety Officer I at Southcoast Health.
A valid Drivers License is required.
Must have, or have the ability to obtain within a six month to one-year period, a Massachusetts Fire Arms Identification Card, and License to Carry Firearms (Pistol Permit).
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De-Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training required within 120 days of hire.
BLS, CPR and First Responder certification required within 120 days of hire.
Is eligible to obtain appointment as a special police officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under MGL c.22C Section 63 or as a New Bedford Special Police Officer under city/NBPD requirements.
Completion of Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within one year of hire or promotion from Public Safety Officer I.
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

Prior military, security, corrections, police or relevant experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor or designee, this position performs all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and security of Southcoast Health System (SHS) and Southcoast Hospitals Group (SHG) assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital/SHS property.
The incumbent Officer proactively guards against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry to SHG grounds and/or buildings while controlling access points.
This position could have additional responsibilities assigned at the direction of department leadership.
Public Safety Officer II’s will be cross-trained and eligible to work at other SHG locations as needed.