Security Officer

Position Title

Security Officer

Security

Full Time, 40 Hours

The Security Officer shall provide a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, and visitors at Boston Medical Center – Brighton. Responsibilities include protecting buildings, properties, and premises.

• Conduct investigations of accidents, crimes, and incidents within the Security Department jurisdiction; interview, collect information, file reports, and consult law enforcement.
• Complete and enforce all life‑safety requirements, initiate fire drills, and perform fire extinguisher checks.
• Invoke compliance from other departments under directives issued by the Director of Public Safety and perform any directive as issued.

• Patrol properties on foot and by vehicle; maintain a visible presence.
• Investigate and document incidents and accidents; file reports in accordance with policy.
• Monitor visitor conduct; address unauthorized persons.
• Conduct fire drills as directed and document events.
• Act as liaison between the Center, law enforcement, fire department, and other agencies.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance of security systems.
• Monitor and patrol parking; issue warning tickets and tow notices for unauthorized vehicles per parking rules.
• Assist with transport of deceased to the morgue; document information and valuables.
• Respond to assistance requests from staff, including restraining patients and standby procedures per nursing staff directives.
• Notify Director of Public Safety of maintenance requisitions or repairs identified during patrol.
• Record, secure, inventory, and release patient valuables, belongings, and lost‑and‑found items.
• Ensure compliance with the identification program; perform door lock/unlock operations.
• When acting as Lead Officer, oversee Public Safety Department activities and report to the Director.

• Submit daily reports to the Director of Public Safety for each shift.
• Complete a "Pass-On" to the Security Shift Supervisor and/or Director of Public Safety for incidents, accidents, losses, or fire alarms during duty.

• Maintain confidentiality in all security‑related matters.
• Adhere to all relevant Hospital policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in security, healthcare, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer or processing knowledge.
• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions under pressure.
• Experience dealing with the public in stressful and sensitive situations.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

• Basic Life Support certification.
• AVADE De‑escalation certification.
• All job‑related training as directed by the Director of Public Safety.

Must pass a criminal background investigation.

Hourly Rate: $18.50

Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings match, paid time off, and other benefits as part of the Boston Medical Center comprehensive benefits package.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants who are disabled or veterans.

Applicants should apply only through the Boston Medical Center careers website. We do not ask for or require downloads or purchases, and we do not accept applications over text messages or social media platforms.