Public Safety Officers

Join the Public Safety team at Tufts Medical Center and play an essential role in supporting a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, and the community within a leading academic medical center. Public Safety Officers are responsible for maintaining a visible presence throughout the hospital, responding to incidents and emergencies, assisting with de-escalation efforts, and supporting daily hospital operations with professionalism, strong communication, and customer service.

Our Public Safety team works closely with clinical and operational departments across the organization and is a critical part of ensuring a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment throughout the hospital campus.

Full-Time Positions Available

• • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

  • Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

  • Overnight Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Part-Time Positions Available

• • 24 Hours/Week – Day Shift (Weekday) | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

  • 16 Hours/Week – Evening Shift (Weekday) | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

  • 16 Hours/Week – Overnight Shift (Weekday) | 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Why Join Tufts Medical Center?

Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center offers a collaborative environment focused on patient care, employee growth, teamwork, and community impact.

Our Public Safety team members are valued partners throughout the organization and have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment while making a meaningful difference every day.

Job Profile Summary

​​This role focuses on preventing workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness and education to individuals within the organization. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Associate Safety related duties:
Prevents workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness and education for employees. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment. The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.

An entry level role that typically requires little to no prior knowledge or experience, work is routine or follows standard procedures, work is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

Under general supervision of the supervisor, perform all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and security of hospital assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital property. Conduct proactive patrols of all hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and bodily harm to patients, visitors, and staff. Serve as immediate and first responder to crisis situations on a daily basis and document all safety and security incidents in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Valid state issued driver’s license.

3. Possess IAHSS Basic certification as a Healthcare Security Officer within 1 year of hire. Incumbents as of 9/1/2025 will have 1 year from 9/1/2025 to obtain IAHSS Basic Healthcare Security Officer certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related area.

2. Experience in military, security, or police.

3. Security or first responder certifications such as de-escalation/crisis response, CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, or Nasal Naloxone Certification, etc.

4. Graduate of an approved law enforcement training program or Police Academy and possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid POST Certification from the Commonwealth of MA.

5. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid MA License to Carry Firearms.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive…