Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer I

Company:
Southcoast Health

Location:

St. Luke's Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Hours:

Per Diem
Shift: Flexible shifts & hours with on‑call rotation (weeknights, weekends, holiday)

Southcoast Health is a not‑for‑profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world‑class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted “Best Place to Work” for seven years in a row.

A Career at Southcoast Health offers you

• A culture of well‑being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous earned time‑off package
• Employee wellbeing program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / federal loan forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
• Available to regular‑status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor or designee, this position performs all duties and responsibilities related to the day‑to‑day protection and security of Southcoast Health System (SHS) and Southcoast Hospitals Group (SHG) assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital/SHS property. The incumbent officer proactively guards against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry to SHG grounds and/or buildings while controlling access points.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred
• Prior military, security, corrections, police, or relevant experience a plus
• May require obtaining Special Police/Constable powers within a designated municipality
• Over three months up to and including one year of experience is required
• A valid driver’s license is required
• Must have, or have the ability to obtain within a six‑month to one‑year period, a Massachusetts Firearms Identification Card and license to carry firearms (pistol permit)
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) de‑escalation training; OC pepper (OCAT), handcuffing (PATH), baton (PPBT) education and training within 120 days of hire
• BLS, CPR and first responder certification required within 120 days of hire
• Eligible to obtain appointment as a special police officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under MGL c.22C Section 63 or as a New Bedford Special Police Officer under city/NBPD requirements
• Must obtain International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification within one year of appointment
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and the COVID‑19 virus or be exempt for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying exemption once hired

Compensation

Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.
USD $22.22 - $30.30 /hr

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.