Public Safety Officer

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Operations Sergeant/Director of Public Safety, the Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of staff, visitors and patients at BMC South, maintaining a safe environment, and providing visible deterrence to crime.

• Patrol buildings and grounds to provide visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergent and non‑emergent situations.
• Ensure that only authorized personnel are admitted onto hospital premises.
• Escort visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas upon request.
• Maintain current information in lost and found logs and notify the Division of Safety (D.O.S.) and the Sergeant when items are reported missing or located.
• Serve as a member of the Fire Control Team and respond to all fires.
• Investigate incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital personnel, visitors, physicians or patients; provide verbal reports or complete general incident forms by the end of each shift.
• Write accurate, clear and legible incident reports and document investigatory steps and results.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years in Security/Healthcare Operations, field experience in a law‑enforcement agency or prior service in the United States Military preferred.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Massachusetts.
• Background:
  Must be a person of good moral character, successfully pass a criminal and employment background screening and pre‑employment medical screening.
• Software:
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities and additional resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Requirement to be vaccinated against COVID‑19, flu and to receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. Application submissions are accepted only through the official BMC website.