Public Safety Officer, Harrington Hospital, Southbridge Campus, Per Diem, Various Shifts

Job Opportunity at UMass Memorial Health

Provide security for the safety and protection of Harrington Memorial Hospitals patients, staff, general public, and properties. Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of Harrington Memorial Hospital. Examines doors, windows, and other points of entry to determine that they are secure. Tags and records all points of entry found unlocked or unsecured. Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts, in accordance to applicable laws. Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked. Observes departing personnel to guard against theft of Hospital property. Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and other acts of suspicious instances. Records all incidents in writing or electronic media. Assists local authorities with investigation of incidents committed on Hospital properties. Reports all criminal acts to the Chief of Security and or local authorities. Assists Hospital staff as required providing protection and safety to patients or other individuals. Adheres to all general orders and or special orders as directed by the Chief of Security.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Participates in the Hospital emergency room programs, including, but not limited to Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Red, Code Orange and Code Yellow
• Ability to effectively deal with a wide range of public safety issues handling a multitude of variables in changing situations
• Ability to interpret and understand written and oral instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions that may be furnished by way of written document, oral command or diagram
• Ability to cooperate with law enforcement agencies consistent with the Hospitals legal obligation to protect the rights and privileges of its patients in accordance with Federal and State Laws.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements

II. Position Qualifications:

• License/Certification/Education: Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Obtain and satisfactorily complete the initial 8 hour Hospital Orientation Program and Annual Competency Reviews and any other training as may be occasionally mandated. Obtain and satisfactorily complete annual (or biannual as applicable) re-certifications in: CPR (Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation; Fit testing for Tuberculosis Respirator Masks; Hazard Communication Program; Annual Fire Suppression and Hazard Recognition Training; Annual Self Defense and Management of Violent Situations Training; Annual Training and physical completion for the Emergency Response Team; and other training as may be determined by the Supervisor of Public Safety. Avade 2 (restraint) training completion required within 6 months of hire into role.
• Experience/Skills: Required: Three years related experience and/or training in public safety. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.