Regional Security Officer

Note:

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.

Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $18.91 - $21.73 - $25.36

As an 89-bed, nonprofit community hospital, we are a self-sufficient leader in patient care for Franklin County and surrounding areas.

Baystate Franklin Community Hospital provides a welcoming work environment that prioritizes teamwork and professional development. We are committed to supporting our staff through continuous training and development, fostering a fulfilling and rewarding career. Our strong sense of community, both within the hospital and beyond, allows team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients every day.
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* SCHEDULE:

*** Full time 40 hours* "Swing" shift
* 6:00pm - 2:00am
** LOCATION**:
* Baystate Franklin Medical Center
* Greenfield, MA#
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* Summary:

** Under the direction of the security supervisor, protects the life and property of all persons on Baystate Health property. Ensures consistent and safe service delivery throughout the medical center /hospital. Patrols hospital buildings and grounds and acts to deter loss of institution, employees, patients, and visitors by preventing illegal entry by unauthorized individuals. Monitors surveillance cameras and reports any suspicious activities.

Enforces the access control program. Examine doors and windows to ensure they are secure and check and maintain hospital vehicles' security. Monitors fire, security, and infant security protection systems as applicable. The officer is responsible for responding to all calls for assistance and responding to emergency codes. Ability to make decisions guided by general instruction and practices requiring some interpretation.

May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance. Provides escorts for patients, visitors, employees, and students. Assists in traffic control for fire and other emergent situations. Handles disruptive situations. Conducts preliminary investigations. Performs special assignments as assigned by the Security Supervisor
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* Job Responsibilities:

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** Patrols facility and grounds or maintains fixed post coverage, inspecting security, health, and safety hazards, unauthorized persons, and unsecured doors and windows, making notifications, or taking corrective actions as necessary. Responds to calls for service, alarms, and emergency code activation, rendering aid, traffic/pedestrian control, and clinician assistance, such as de-escalating emotionally distressed persons who may pose a safety risk to themselves or others.

Report any unusual occurrences, property damage, thefts, and all suspicious activities. Prepares reports specific to the problem noted. Interacts with staff by communicating crime prevention and security awareness information
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** Enforces the access control program.

Issues visitor badges by policy. Explains access denials clearly, following policy guidelines. Identifies persons without identification in all areas of Baystate Health facilities. Ensures doors within the patrol area are secured/opened at the correct times and completes unsecured door reports. Documents inspection of high-risk areas. Clears floors of visitors as requested by nursing staff. Issues vendor and other specialty badges. Takes immediate action to correct security/safety problems.

Conducts building rounds to ensure that doors/windows are securely locked. Responds to requests to lock and unlock doors and also secure doors according to specified schedules
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** Focus on the protection, safeguarding, security, and customer service needs of patients, visitors, and employees, as well as their possessions and medical center property,…