Security Officer

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer shall seek to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, and visitors of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Protection of Medical Center buildings, properties, and premises.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1 - 2 years experience in security, healthcare and/or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer or work processing knowledge.
Ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure.
Required to deal with the public in stressful and sensitive situations.
Valid Driver's License required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain all required training to include, but not limited to the following… Basic Life Support certification M.O.A.B. (Management of Aggressive Behavior) All assigned assignments/trainings Any and all job related training set forth by the Director of Security
Must pass criminal background investigation.
BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrols on foot and by vehicle all properties owned or protected by the Medical Center.
Maintains a visible presence in the Hospital to assure staff and visitors of their safety.
Investigates and documents all incidents and accidents that occur on Medical Center property; completed reports of shift activity in accordance with department policy and procedure.
Monitors the conduct of visitors on Hospital premises; addresses unauthorized persons as necessary.
Conducts fire drills as directed by the Director of Security and completes all documentation of events.
Acts as liaison between the Medical Center, law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, and other outside agencies as required.
Inspects, troubleshoots, and provides preventive maintenance to all security systems as directed by the Director of Security.
Monitors and patrols Hospital parking areas.
Issues Warning Tickets, Violations notices and Notice of tow stickers to unauthorized vehicles in accordance with St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Parking Rules and Regulations.
Assists with the transport of the deceased into the Morgue area; responsible for documenting patient information upon entry and release from the Morgue and documents valuables prior to release to Funeral Director, EM’s Office or designated transporting agency.
Responds to any assistance requests from Hospital staff. To include, but not limited to restraining patients and provides standby procedures at the direction of the Nursing Staff.
Notifies the Director of Security of any completed Maintenance Requisitions for repairs noted during patrol.
Shall record and secure all patient valuables, patient belongings, and lost and found items that are turned in to Security during the assigned shift ensuring an accurate inventory.
Releasing of patient valuables and belongings will be documented.
Security Officer shall ensure all parties are in compliance with the Medical Center identification program.
Conducts door locks and unlocks as appropriate.
When acting as a Lead Officer in the absence of a Security Shift Supervisor, the acting Lead Security officer will oversee the daily activities of the Security Department and notify the Director of Security of all activities accordingly.