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Lowell General Hospital Public Safety is dedicated to Delivering Safety and Service Excellence! The Lead, Public Safety officer works collaboratively within the department and with other services to create a system of quality health care. 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. Officers conduct proactive patrols of all hospital buildings and grounds: preventing theft, vandalism, illegal entry, fire, 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. Growth opportunities available within our Public Safety Department to further develop skill sets through training, experience and education.
Hours: 40 hours per week / Evening shift
Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm
Location: Saints Campus - Lowell General Hospital
Must be available to train during the week for 2-3 weeks for department orientation purposes
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related area and two (2) years of experience as a public safety officer or related position OR High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience as a public safety officer or related position.
2. Valid state issued driver’s license.
3. Possesses IAHSS Basic, Advanced, and Supervisory Officer Certifications - Public Safety Officer incumbents as of 09/01/2024 will have 1 year from 09/01/2024 to complete the certifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Associate degree in criminal justice or related area.
2. Two (2) years of healthcare security experience.
3. Security or first responder certifications such as de-escalation/crisis response, CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed, or Nasal Naloxone Certification, etc.
4. 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.
5. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid MA License to Carry Firearms.
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.
1. Lead a team of officers and staff in both the day-to-day operations of public safety department and emergency situations; providing leadership, guidance, efficient organization, and assignment of duties on shift.
2. Monitor staff activity; coach, counsel and commend employees, as appropriate, on performance matters. Ensure that all staff are performing in accordance with policies and established guidelines. Make recommendations for corrective action, additional training, and commendation to department leadership.
3. Perform 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.
4. If licensed as a Special State Police Officer, make appropriate arrests, and enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including booking, arraignment, and court prosecution of arrestees, securing of evidence, and conducting searches and seizures in compliance with Massachusetts General Laws and applicable court decisions.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Maintain composure under stressful circumstances, using all trained intervention skills including verbal and nonverbal de-escalation strategies and approaches.
10. 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.
11. Participate and coordinate investigations, conduct interviews, review recorded video, prepare case files, catalog and secure evidence as required.
12. Assist with all emergencies and disasters that may affect the Hospital, including: crowd control, evacuations and other responsibilities as directed by supervisors.
13. Identify and resolve problems, issues, concerns, or conflicts requiring resolution in an impartial manner by obtaining all necessary facts to formulate a resolution. Attempt to resolve situations within their immediate control and communicate these situations or those outside of their immediate control/capacity, to supervision and actively participate in the response.
14. Completes an accurate and comprehensive written incident report for any incident occurring upon hospital property; ensures compliance with established procedures.
15. Enlists the support of a supervisor or assistance from fellow officers when warranted.
16. Maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working group’s achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
17. Conducts formal training as assigned to current staff and newly hired staff.
18. Complete all training requirements and courses established and/or provided by the department.
Physical Requirements:
1. Frequent standing and walking with the ability to stand and/or walk for eight (8) hours.
2. Climb multiple flights of stairs.
3. Lift fifty (50) pounds alone.
4. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves or eye protection as required.
5. Some exposure to the elements during regular rounds.
6. Ability to work long, irregular, and odd hours required. Position may also require unanticipated overtime and holdovers to maintain minimum staffing levels from time to time.
7. Possibility of injury due to eviction of unauthorized persons, restraint of violent patients, etc.
8. Exposure to various areas containing hazardous material and radioactive substances when performing patrols.
9. Frequent contact with patients, visitors, and employees.
10. Able to work in confined or open environments.
11. Able to work independently or in a team environment.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Proficient in communicating, reading, and writing in English.
2. Basic Computer Skills required.
4. Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines.
5. Ability to assess potentially dangerous situations quickly, make sound decisions, and take appropriate action based on the information available.
6. Physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined above.
7. Emotional maturity, dependability, punctuality, diplomacy, tact, poise, self- confidence, and positivity (devoid of negative remarks).
8. Must be trustworthy, helpful, friendly, courteous, and disciplined.
9. Ability to become licensed as a Special State Police Officer.
10. Excellent communication, organization, facilitation, and oral presentation skills.
11. Knowledge of current safety & security trends within the healthcare industry.
What We Offer:
Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff:
Competitive salaries & benefits
403(b) retirement plan with hospital match
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities for growth
Free on-campus parking
About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
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 - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. 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.