Public Safety Officer, Harrington Hospital Webster Campus - 16 hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Webster, MA

5d•$17 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

UMass Memorial Health is a premier health system in Central Massachusetts, comprising over 20,000 employees dedicated to patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. Everyone at UMass Memorial Health is considered a caregiver, playing a vital role in the relentless pursuit of healing. This position is responsible for providing security for the safety and protection of Harrington Memorial Hospital's patients, staff, general public, and properties. The role involves patrolling buildings and grounds, examining entry points for security, and documenting any unsecured areas. The officer will also address rule infractions, report irregularities, and observe personnel to prevent theft. Accurate record-keeping of incidents and property damage is essential, as is assisting local authorities and hospital staff when needed. Adherence to all general and special orders from the Chief of Security is required.

Requirements

Three years related experience and/or training in military, fire, or police/public safety.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Responsibilities

Provide security for the safety and protection of Harrington Memorial Hospitals patients, staff, general public, and properties.
Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of, Harrington Memorial Hospital.
Examines doors, windows, and other points of entry to determine that they are secure. Tags and records all points of entry found unlocked or unsecured.
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 to applicable laws.
Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of Hospital property.
Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and other acts of suspicious instances.
Records all incidents in writing or electronic media.
Assists local authorities with investigation of incidents committed on Hospital properties.
Reports all criminal acts to the PublicSafety Supervisor and or local authorities.
Assists Hospital staff as required providing protection and safety to patients or other individuals.
Adheres to all general orders and or special orders as directed by the Public Safety Supervisor.