Public Safety Officer I

Under general supervision of the supervisor, this position performs all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and security of hospital assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital property. Conduct proactive patrols of all hospital buildings and grounds: preventing fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and bodily harm to patients, visitors, and staff. Serve as immediate and first responder to crisis situations on a daily basis and document all safety and security incidents in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Location: Tufts Medical Center

Must be available to train for 5 weeks for department orientation purposes

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Valid state issued driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an approved law enforcement training program or Police Academy.

2. Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related area.

3. Experience in military, security, or police.

4. Security or first responder certifications such as CPR/AED, CPI, NCI, AVADE, MOAB, MDTS, Stop the Bleed, or Nasal Naloxone Certifications.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Performs basic public safety and security duties such as conducting internal and external patrols of all facilities and grounds, responding to and reporting on both routine and emergency calls for service, building alarms, restraining violent patients and/or visitors; monitors assigned area for suspicious activity, and screens vendors and visitors entering the facility.

2. Provides escorts to patients, visitors, staff and others in conformance with established procedures.

3. Identifies security vulnerabilities, safety hazards and violations of Hospital policy. Takes immediate correction action to mitigate the vulnerability or hazard, if possible. Collaborates with other departments to either mitigate or resolve, if warranted. Reports deficiencies to Supervisor, and documents via an incident report or work order for required follow up and resolution.

4. Take proper actions during patient crisis interventions to achieve the safest possible outcomes for patients, employees, security officers and others using the least invasive measures possible.  

5. Assures that all employees and other appropriate members of the Hospital community are in possession of a Hospital identification badge and that it is clearly visible. Consistently engages all individuals without visible identification in an appropriate and courteous manner.

6. Grants access to locked areas and buildings to authorized staff in possession of a Hospital identification badge. Restricts access to those individuals who have no authorized business on campus in accordance with established policies and procedures.

7. Maintains composure under stressful circumstances. Competent in all trained intervention skills including verbal and nonverbal de-escalation strategies and approaches.

8. Provides excellent customer service by assisting and interacting with patients, visitors, and other Medical Center staff in a manner that conveys the highest level of dignity, respect, courtesy, and professionalism.  

9: Other duties as assigned by department leadership

• Competitive salaries

• Medical, dental, vision insurance that start on day one

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free on-campus parking

• Career Growth opportunities