Public Safety Officer - 1st Shift Weekends; Sat​/Sun

Under close supervision, the Security Officer provides emergency response to a variety of situations and incidents to support the department, patients, clinicians and/or faculty. The role includes protection of people and property through patrol, investigation, monitoring alarms, and surveillance cameras. It also involves providing a high level of customer service by interacting with patients, visitors, and staff in a professional, proactive, friendly, and helpful manner.

The position requires the use of various office software to produce reports and may involve interfacing with senior management, cross‑organizations, and internal and external customers. The work will apply well‑established techniques, procedures, or standards.

• Provides protection to people and property through patrol, investigation, monitoring alarms, and surveillance cameras. Patrols buildings and grounds and identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries, or damages.
• Provides a high level of customer service by interacting with patients, visitors, and staff in a professional manner that is proactive, friendly, and helpful. Creates safety awareness among the Institute community.
• Responds to emergencies, including medical incidents for adult and pediatric patients and active response. Assists with potentially violent patients and detains individuals suspected of criminal conduct.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential misconduct. Gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and utilizes facts and evidence. Interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects. Maintains accountability for valuables/property and other forms of evidence.
• Prepares and submits written reports and logs all incidents thoroughly and accurately.
• Conducts fire extinguisher inspections per assignment of SOD, responds to fire drills, and provides escorts for staff, visitors, and patients.
• May be assigned to special duties, off‑site locations, and/or other shifts. Special duties include, but are not limited to, Bike Patrol and/or Community Service Officer. Off‑site locations include, but are not limited to, administrative buildings, ambulatory care centers, and/or community‑based clinics. Will be cross‑trained in other locations beyond the normally assigned workspace.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the operation of office equipment including computers.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
• Strong risk analysis and organizational skills.
• Ability to control complex interpersonal situations and crisis management scenarios.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.
• Reliable and flexible.

High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred. One year of relevant security experience; multi‑language skills a plus.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver’s license.
• Must submit to and pass an initial and annual criminal background check.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications in the following programs (training provided by department): CPR/AED/First Aid, Narcan (Naloxone) Training, AVADE/HDTS De‑Escalation Training.

None.

Yes, indirect contact for non‑care providing purposes.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). $46,300.00 – $51,400.00