Job Description

• Under general supervision of the shift supervisor, this position will work collaboratively within the department and with other services to create a system of quality health care.
• Public Safety officers conduct proactive patrols of all hospital buildings and grounds: preventing fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and bodily harm to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Significant training is provided in the areas of crisis intervention, de-escalation, defensive tactics, emergency management, and life safety.
• Public Safety officers serve as immediate and first responders to crisis situations on a daily basis, and document all safety and security incidents in accordance with department policies and procedures. 
• Completes an accurate and comprehensive written report for any incident occurring upon hospital property.
• This position could have additional responsibilities assigned at the direction of department leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree in Criminal Justice, preferred
• Ability to read and write at a proficient level.
• Basic Computer Skills required
• A valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle with at least one year of driving experience.
• CPR/AED Certification, CPI NCI Certification, AVADE Certification, and Stop the Bleed and Nasal Naloxone Certification within 90 days after hire
• Military or Law Enforcement Experience, preferred but not required
• Previous customer service experience.
• Organizational and communication skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.