Public Safety Officer I

at  MelroseWakefield Healthcare

We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.
MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!
Under general supervision of the supervisor, this position performs 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: preventing 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.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Proficient in communicating, reading, and writing in English.
2. Basic Computer Skills required.
3. Ability to multi-task and meet established deadlines.
4. Ability to assess potentially dangerous situations quickly, make sound decisions, and take appropriate action based on the information available.
5. Physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined above.
6. Emotional maturity, dependability, punctuality, diplomacy, tact, poise, self- confidence, and positivity (devoid of negative remarks).
7. Trustworthy, helpful, friendly, courteous, and disciplined.

Please refer the Job description for details