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Public Safety Officer I

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tuftsmedicine logoTuftsmedicine · Lowell General Hospital
Part-timeOn-site1w ago
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Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid state issued driver's license.
  • One (1) year of experience as a public safety officer or related position.
  • Possess IAHSS Basic and Advanced Healthcare Security Officer Certifications within 1 year of hire. Incumbents as of 9/1/2025 will have 1 year from 9/1/2025 to obtain IAHSS Basic and Advanced Healthcare Security Officer certifications..
  • Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related area.
  • Two (2) years of related experience in military, security, or police.
  • Security or first responder certifications such as de-escalation/crisis response, CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, or Nasal Naloxone Certification, etc.
  • Graduate of an approved law enforcement training program or Police Academy and possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid POST Certification from the Commonwealth of MA.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid MA License to Carry Firearms.

Benefits

Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one403(b) retirement with company matchTuition reimbursementFree on-campus parkingCareer growth opportunitiesGuaranteed hours and set scheduleLocation: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MAHours: Part-time, 16 Hours - Saturday and Sunday, 2nd shift (2:30pm-10:30pm).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.Perform basic public safety and security duties. Conduct internal and external patrols of all facilities and grounds. Respond to and report on both routine and emergency calls for service, building alarms, restraint of violent patients and/or visitors. Monitor assigned area for suspicious activity, and screen vendors and visitors entering the facility.Provide escorts to patients, visitors, staff, and others in conformance with established procedures.Identify security vulnerabilities, safety hazards and violations of Hospital policy. Take immediate correction action to mitigate the vulnerability or hazard, if possible, and collaborate with other departments to either mitigate or resolve, if warranted. Report deficiencies to Supervisor, and document via an incident report or work order for required follow up and resolution.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.Ensure 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 engage all individuals without visible identification in an appropriate and courteous manner.Grant access to locked areas and buildings to authorized staff in possession of a hospital identification badge. Restrict access to those individuals who have no authorized business on campus in accordance with established policies and procedures.Maintain composure under stressful circumstances, using all trained intervention skills including verbal and nonverbal de-escalation strategies and approaches.Provide excellent customer service by assisting and interacting with patients, visitors, and other staff in a manner that conveys the highest level of dignity, respect, courtesy, and professionalism.Participate and coordinate investigations, conduct interviews, review recorded video, prepare case files, catalog and secure evidence as required.Assist with all emergenciesHealth insuranceVision insurance

Additional Information

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. Job Overview Under general supervision of the supervisor, perform 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 to prevent 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. May be assigned to perform training duties, to instruct newly hired employees, and/or participate in department wide or organizational training initiatives, and/or other specialty assignments involving physical security, investigations, and operations. Job Description

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