Senior Security Officer - 40hrs/Day Shift at Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.



Job Summary
Enforces organizational regulations, provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees by enforcing security regulations and by continuously watching for and timely reporting potential safety hazards and unusual occurrences through patrol of assigned areas. Investigates complaints or potential criminal conduct; assists in restraining patients as necessary; provides protective services.



Qualifications



Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.


• Experience in hospital, security/police, emergency medical or customer services 3-5 years preferred.


• Strong interpersonal and communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to deal with, and effectively deescalate, anxious/stressed people and manage aggression.


• Effectively manage a high volume of activity; handle a variety of diverse and stressful situations and crisis management scenarios.


• Strong problem solving skills Critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, prioritizing, industrious and creative resolutions for positive outcomes.


• Demonstrates the understanding of community policing, risk analysis and crime prevention concepts and practices.


• Recognize, acknowledge, respect and effectively interact with people of different ages and cultures, establish positive relationships, gain trust and respect of others.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities):

• Patrols assigned areas, giving particular attention to those areas where security problems have occurred. Identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors and employees. Maintains strict confidentially at all times.


• Investigates thefts, shortages and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents; notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/real civil or criminal misconduct and detains suspicious individuals as appropriate; when authorized will make arrests as appropriate; participates in subsequent court proceedings as required.


• Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in log of all incidents; keeps Supervisor informed at all times.


• Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into incumbent's custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.


• Performs as Dispatcher utilizing integrated security systems; radio dispatches personnel to respond to occurrences and phone calls for assistance.


• Participates in assistance with workplace and domestic victims; responds to medical emergencies; when authorized assists in the restraint of patients.


• Participates in administrative functions such as, but not limited to, creating hospital issued badges, gathering employee, POI, vendor, and student vehicle information to develop and maintain a database to manage parking compliance, document hospital issued key numbers in database, and other duties assigned by the Security leadership team.


• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards.

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


30 Locus Street- LAND



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Apply Now