Public Safety Officer - Per Diem

Summary

Public Safety OfficerWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.The Public Safety Management Program is followed to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and to provide for the development of employee participation in a comprehensive, proactive loss prevention program. May be called upon to provide assistance in many different circumstances, settings, and weather.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):Responds promptly to emergencies, codes, and alarms in accordance with the Public Safety Management Program and the Emergency Management Policy.Performs in emergency/crises according to prescribed procedure or protocol.Respond to and investigate reported thefts, disturbances, and incidents.Respond to medical emergency calls such as slips or falls in the facility or on the grounds, and provide any emergency equipment as needed, and assist with transport within the building, awaiting ambulance as the case warrants.Administer nasal Naloxone in the timeliest fashion to suspected opioid overdose victims when needed while activating an emergency medical response.Protects against threats relating to gunshot and weapons-related trauma violence spill-over.Coordinates with local Police, Fire, and Emergency personnel as directed.Safety Searches, conducts emergency contraband searches of patient rooms and property, taking possession of any discovered weapons, needles, substances (like Fentanyl), and other items presenting an immediate risk to life safety.Performs patient watch or observation as directed.Orients external law enforcement personnel on MAH safety procedures and protocols.Patrols inspect and report loss prevention issues and safety hazards.Prepares factual, concise, and legible incident reports.Observes CCTV monitors continually for unusual activity.Maintains positive posture, polite, and respectful communications with patients, families, visitors, and other employees.Responds immediately to evidence of criminal activity or suspicious acts.Enforces all hospital parking and traffic control regulations.Minimum Qualifications:Adequate reading, oral, and written communicative skills.1 - 2 years of healthcare security experience preferred.Observant, paying close attention to detail; Ability to remain calm in difficult situations; Adaptable to sometimes rapidly changing situations; Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Completed upon hire: AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Levels I, II, III Certification, BLS Provider Certification (CPR & AED), AHA Heart-Saver, First Aid Certification, Stop the Bleed, and Nasal Naloxone Certification, and successful completion of Safe Environment for Suicidal/Homicidal Patients and Restraints/Seclusion Safety Training.Good decision-making ability in stressful/emergency situations.Physical Requirements & Environment:Exposure to occasional dangers of assault and hazards resulting from response to alarms and other irregularities, including bomb threats, disasters, fire/alarms, etc., or violent behavior of others.Exposure to outdoor temperatures and weather conditions at various times.Pay Range:$21.00 - $25.60The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job Description

Public Safety OfficerWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.The Public Safety Management Program is followed to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors, and to provide for the development of employee participation in a comprehensive, proactive loss prevention program. May be called upon to provide assistance in many different circumstances, settings, and weather.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):Responds promptly to emergencies, codes, and alarms in accordance with the Public Safety Management Program and the Emergency Management Policy.Performs in emergency/crises according to prescribed procedure or protocol.Respond to and investigate reported thefts, disturbances, and incidents.Respond to medical emergency calls such as slips or falls in the facility or on the grounds, and provide any emergency equipment as needed, and assist with transport within the building, awaiting ambulance as the case warrants.Administer nasal Naloxone in the timeliest fashion to suspected opioid overdose victims when needed while activating an emergency medical response.Protects against threats relating to gunshot and weapons-related trauma violence spill-over.Coordinates with local Police, Fire, and Emergency personnel as directed.Safety Searches, conducts emergency contraband searches of patient rooms and property, taking possession of any discovered weapons, needles, substances (like Fentanyl), and other items presenting an immediate risk to life safety.Performs patient watch or observation as directed.Orients external law enforcement personnel on MAH safety procedures and protocols.Patrols inspect and report loss prevention issues and safety hazards.Prepares factual, concise, and legible incident reports.Observes CCTV monitors continually for unusual activity.Maintains positive posture, polite, and respectful communications with patients, families, visitors, and other employees.Responds immediately to evidence of criminal activity or suspicious acts.Enforces all hospital parking and traffic control regulations.Minimum Qualifications:Adequate reading, oral, and written communicative skills.1 - 2 years of healthcare security experience preferred.Observant, paying close attention to detail; Ability to remain calm in difficult situations; Adaptable to sometimes rapidly changing situations; Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Completed upon hire: AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Levels I, II, III Certification, BLS Provider Certification (CPR & AED), AHA Heart-Saver, First Aid Certification, Stop the Bleed, and Nasal Naloxone Certification, and successful completion of Safe Environment for Suicidal/Homicidal Patients and Restraints/Seclusion Safety Training.Good decision-making ability in stressful/emergency situations.Physical Requirements & Environment:Exposure to occasional dangers of assault and hazards resulting from response to alarms and other irregularities, including bomb threats, disasters, fire/alarms, etc., or violent behavior of others.Exposure to outdoor temperatures and weather conditions at various times.Pay Range:$21.00 - $25.60The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled