Security Officer- evenings

Mass General Brigham•Belmont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. As a not-for-profit organization, we strive to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. This role provides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients, visitors, and employees by enforcing hospital security regulations and by continuously watching for and reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences in a timely manner through patrol of assigned areas. The Security Officer will investigate complaints or potential criminal conduct, assist in restraining patients as necessary, and provide protective services. This position requires excellent customer service skills. If applicable, the role is responsible for the arrest of criminal suspects under the authority of a State Special Police license.

Requirements

Class D Passenger Vehicle Driver's License [State License]
Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 3-5 years preferred
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to deal with and effectively de-escalate anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.
Works effectively both independently and in teams.
Able to multitask.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritization, industriousness, and creative solutions for positive outcomes.
Customer service skills: accessible, energetic, concerned, empathetic, positive attitude, collaborative, and flexible.
Displays a positive image, tact, and diplomacy, actively listens, and articulates effectively.
Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis, and crime prevention concepts and practices.
Strong writing skills to provide and maintain documentation to support data.
Intermediate computer skills: typing and use of database software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Criminal Justice preferred

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas, giving particular attention to those areas where security problems have occurred.
Identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors and employees.
Maintains strict confidentiality standards at all times.
Investigates thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents.
Notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/real civil or criminal misconduct and detains suspicious individuals as appropriate.
When authorized, will make arrests as appropriate and participates in subsequent court proceedings as required.
Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner.
Makes notations in the log of all incidents.
Keeps the Supervisor informed at all times.
Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into the incumbent's custody, ensures safekeeping, and maintains documentation.
Performs as Dispatcher utilizing “state-of-the-art” integrated security systems; radio dispatches personnel to respond to occurrences and phone calls for assistance; provides and maintains documentation.
Participates in assistance with workplace and domestic victims.
Responds to medical emergencies.
When authorized, assists in the restraint of patients.
Involved in the protection of dignitaries.
Controls pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Voluntary participation in various departmental committees, task forces, and teams.