Security Officer Days

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, VT

4d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The Security Officer supports safety and security at Lahey Health by patrolling assigned areas, responding to codes, alarms, and medical emergencies, and assisting patients, visitors, and colleagues. The role requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. This is a full-time day position with rotating days off and weekend work; scheduling is based on department needs. The department also has full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts on days, nights, and evenings.

The officer coordinates with local police, fire, and emergency personnel; prepares logs and reports; and performs monthly preventive maintenance and required checks of security and emergency equipment. Training and certifications include CPI NCI, workplace violence prevention, CPR/AED, first aid, Stop the Bleed, nasal Naloxone, and safety training for suicidal or homicidal patients and restraints/seclusion. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires staff to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Completed upon hire: CPI NCI Certification; AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Levels I, II, and III Certification; BLS Provider Certification (CPR and AED); AHA Heart-Saver First Aid Certification; Stop the Bleed and Nasal Naloxone Certification; and successful completion of Safe Environment for Suicidal/Homicidal Patients and Restraints/Seclusion Safety training.
• Observant, with close attention to detail, and able to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Adaptable to rapidly changing situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and at varied social and educational levels.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to be trained to a level of proficiency in skills not already possessed.
• Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of healthcare security experience preferred.
• Military, law enforcement, security, or fast-paced customer service work experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree-level education or current enrollment in a criminal justice program encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle.
• Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress or egress, and unauthorized persons.
• Prepare logs and reports.
• Respond to all codes and alarms.
• Complete training in de-escalation, defensive tactics, nasal Naloxone, and bleeding control.
• Coordinate with local police, fire, and emergency personnel.
• Respond to medical emergency calls, including slips and falls in the facility or on the grounds.
• Assist patients, visitors, and colleagues with vehicle problems.
• Perform monthly preventive maintenance and required checks of elevator phones, outside emergency phones, vehicle equipment, door alarms and panels, building alarms, fire alarm panels, doors and locks, and radio equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED