Public Safety Officer I

Overview:

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented Public Safety Officer I

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Flexible shifts and hours

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Operations Manager, Shift Supervisor or designee, this position performs all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and security of Southcoast Health System (SHS) and Southcoast Hospitals Group (SHG) assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital/SHS property. The incumbent Officer proactively guards against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry to SHG grounds and/or buildings while controlling access points.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required, associates degree preferred.

Prior military, security, corrections, police, or relevant experience a plus.

May require obtaining Special Police/Constable powers within a designated municipality.

Over three months up to and including one year of experience is required.

A valid Driver s License is required.

Must have, or have the ability to obtain within a six month to one-year period, a Massachusetts Fire Arms Identification Card, and License to Carry Firearms (Pistol Permit). Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De-Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training within 120 days of hire.

BLS, CPR and First Responder certification required within 120 days of hire.

Is eligible to obtain appointment as a special police officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under MGL c.22C Section 63 or as a New Bedford Special Police Officer under city/NBPD requirements.

Must obtain International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Officer Certification within one year of appointment.

Pay Range:

USD $15.97 - USD $27.00 /Hr.

Permanent