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

Position: Public Safety Officer, Harrington Hospital Southbridge Campus - 40 Hours, Days

Job Overview

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $17.36 – $31.26 (may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 0700–1500 (Day Shift, 8 hours)

Hours:

40 per week

Cost Center: 25080 – 5170 Public Safety

Signing bonus may be available.

Provide security for the safety and protection of hospital patients, staff, general public, and properties. Periodically patrol buildings and grounds. Examine doors, windows, and other points of entry to determine 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 to 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 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.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Major Responsibilities

Participates 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.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates standards of respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

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 as 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.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility.

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