Public Safety Officer

Description

Pay transparency statement:
In accordance with The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, BNHC provides a reasonable pay range for each posted position. Actual compensation will be based on multiple factors such as relevant experience, education and training to determine offered rates. This range represents the organization’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting.

The primary duty and responsibility of the position is to ensure the safety and security of the patients, staff, visitors, buildings and property of the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center. This position does not have the potential of being a remote position.

• Patrol facilities and properties and serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and policy and safety infractions.
• Watch for and respond to criminal acts or infractions which may be a threat to patients, visitors, staff and/or the facility itself; take action to immediately correct and/or immediately report suspicious activity to the appropriate authority.
• Respond to security threats, disruption, inappropriate or escalating behaviors and call for assistance.
• Upon request, provide staff escorts to their vehicles in off-site parking facilities and lots.
• Maintain order and safety in all BNHC property parking lots.
• Ensure proper use of BNHC parking lots by patients, visitors and staff. Oversee all parking enforcement actions and the enforcement of BNHC policy for staff parking and assignments. Report staff parking violations to Human Resources.
• Properly report all incidents, accidents, safety and security risks and/or medical emergencies in accordance with BNHC policy.
• In the absence of the supervisor, respond to and act as the Public Safety “On Scene Incident Commander” during all facility emergencies until a responding Public Safety Agency (i.e. BPD, MSP, BFD) assumes command.
  
  Note:
  
  This role is specific to security only and does not supersede the authority of the health center Incident Commander and their order.
• Assist police, fire, EMS, and all other emergency service providers in the performance of their duties while responding to or on BNHC property.
• Respond to all facility alarm activations including but not limited to security, duress, fire and intrusion alarms.
• Assist BNHC patients, employees, visitors, guests, contractors, and customers as requested and required.
• Assist in providing employee training or informational sessions on general safety, safety awareness, workplace violence, crisis prevention intervention and other safety and security topics of interest to the BNHC staff.
• Identify, report and make reasonable attempt to remedy safety hazards such as blocked egress, slip or trip hazards, dangerous lighting conditions or any other noticeable safety condition or violations.
• Occasion Special Event security details as needed along with acting as the Public Safety Liaison to event planners or other involved agencies.
• On-Call response to emergency and alarm calls.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Director of Facilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may require extended periods of standing or sitting, ability to run distances up 100 meters and frequently walking. Must be able to take stairs when necessary.

This position requires periods of exposure to cold and hot weather and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year’s experience in demonstrating direct responsibility for an organization’s public safety and security operations.
• Experience in fields of mental health, behavioral health, substance use, counseling, treatment, or homelessness preferred.
• Must possess a valid US Driver’s License and be able to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Massachusetts.
• Ability to be certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention, CPR and First Aid.