What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Officer - Dept of Public Safety position at MelroseWakefield Healthcare?
Company Description
MelroseWakefield Healthcare is a coordinated system of hospitals, physician practices and community-based services providing care for communities throughout north suburban Boston. We are distinguished by the range of clinical care and services we provide locally for the continuum of care in clinical collaboration with Tufts Medical Center, as well as an affiliation with the Lawrence Memorial. Our focus is simple: a better approach to providing health care, we bring together top-quality primary, emergency and specialty care, locally. Everything you and your family need, right in your neighborhood to be your best healthy.
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.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home &mdash an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medicine, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.
