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SalaryThe Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking dedicated candidates for (7)Security Specialist I positions. Campus Police Security Specialists provide protection and security at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Campus for its buildings, grounds, equipment, patients, students, visitors, and staff.
Please Note:
There are 7 full-time positions available, 40 hours weekly
Days off are assigned
- 1st Shift, 7:00-3:330PM, 5 Openings
- 3rd Shift, 11:00-7:30AM, 2 Openings
- Addresses concerns in a timely manner related to possible loss or damage from theft, fire, vandalism, civil disorder, violence, or other causes.
- Patrols campus buildings, parking lots and adjacent areas; enforces the Hospital’s parking, smoking, and other policies, and the Hospital’s traffic and safety regulations.
- Provides assistance during emergencies to DPH, DMH, and vendor programs on campus.
- Performs various duties required at fixed posts with a focus on customer service; monitors access control systems; maintains incident and daily logs; and related other duties as required.
- When needed, the Security Specialists administers emergency first aid as a designated first responder; also provides emergency coverage for other departments through assignments to various areas such as Transportation, the Mail Room, Operators, and snow removal teams.
- May investigate incidents that occur on campus and, when needed, assist courts or grand juries in the prosecution of cases. If a Campus Police has designated Special State Police Officer (SSPO) status, duties may include detaining or arresting suspects, when necessary.
- Ability to deal tactfully with others, and to interact with people who are under emotional or physical stress.
- Can make decisions and act quickly in a dangerous or emergency situation.
- Read and gather information through interviewing and examining documents.
- Exercise sound judgement.
- Knowledge of standard police procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to think analytically.
- Previous security experience.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Working Conditions: This position requires lifting and carrying heavy objects, and standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, with or without an accommodation.
About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.
Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.
The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.
Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital
Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a special police officer under Chapter 22C, Section 60 (DPH) and Section 59 (DMH & DMR) of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Security Team Specialist I
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-170 Morton Street
Job: Public Safety
Agency: Department of Public Health
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Multiple
Job Posting: Mar 1, 2024, 2:10:12 PM
Number of Openings: 7
Salary: 49,948.60 - 67,466.62 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Luciana Hayner / Luciana.M.Hayner@mass.gov - 8573981891
Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No
