Public Safety Officer,Harrington Hospital Southbridge Campus Job Southbridge area,Massachusetts USA,Security

Position: Public Safety Officer, Harrington Hospital Southbridge Campus - 16 Hours, Days

Job Details

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $17.36 - $31.26

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled

Hours:

Sunday and Saturday

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 16

Cost Center: 25080 - 5170 Public Safety

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Job Description

Provide security for the safety and protection of hospital patients, staff, general public, and property. Patrol buildings and grounds of the hospital. Examine doors, windows, and other points of entry to ensure they are secure. Tag and record all points of entry found unlocked or unsecured. Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts, in accordance with applicable laws.

Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked. Observe departing personnel to guard against theft of hospital property. Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and other acts of suspicious instances. Record all incidents in writing or electronic media. Assist local authorities with investigation of incidents committed on hospital properties.

Report all criminal acts to the appropriate security leadership and/or local authorities. Assist hospital staff as required, providing protection and safety to patients or other individuals. Adhere to all general orders and/or special orders as directed.

Major Responsibilities

Participate in the hospital emergency room programs.

Effectively deal with a wide range of public safety issues handling a multitude of variables in changing situations.

Interpret and understand written and oral instructions.

Apply common sense understanding to instructions that may be furnished by way of written document, oral command or diagram.

Cooperate with law enforcement agencies consistent with the hospital's legal obligation to protect the rights and privileges of its patients in accordance with federal and state laws.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Obtain and satisfactorily complete the initial 8-hour hospital orientation program and annual competency reviews and any other training that may be occasionally mandated.

Obtain and satisfactorily complete annual (or biannual as applicable) re-certifications in CPR, fit testing for tuberculosis respirator masks, hazard communication program, annual fire suppression and hazard recognition training, annual self-defense and management of violent situations training, annual training and physical completion for the emergency response team, and other training as may be determined by the supervisor of public safety.

Avade 2 (restraint) training completion required within 6 months of hire into role.

Experience/Skills

Three years related experience and/or training in public safety.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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