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Job description
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Job Title: Public Safety Officer
Site: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Boston, MA
Pay: $24.45/hour
We Help Make Your World a Safer Place.
Securitas plays an essential role for our clients and in society. The Security Officer position helps maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by actively monitoring the premises, including patrolling a variety of locations. They preserve order while enforcing regulations and directives for a client site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and the area. Frequently our Security Officers will provide customer service and information to a client’s employees and customers.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Monitoring: Maintain uninterrupted observation of assigned patients to ensure a safe environment.
Access Control: Regulate access to patient care areas, screening visitors and their belongings for potential hazards.
Safety Assurance: Remove potentially harmful objects and maintain a secure setting for patients under extended care.
Behavior Monitoring: Stay alert to patient behaviors, particularly during late-night or low-activity periods.
Staff Protection: Support and protect medical staff in situations where a patient poses a risk to themselves or others.
Compliance: Adhere to company and client policies and report any changes or incidents immediately.
Communication & Collaboration: Notify clinical staff, chain of command, and Hospital Management of behavioral escalations or location changes; assist with patient restraints only as a last resort, prioritizing safety and dignity.
Customer Service: Provide courteous, respectful interactions with employees, patients, and visitors, presenting a professional image of the client and security team.
Monitoring & Patrols: Conduct foot or vehicle patrols to identify hazards, security violations, or unauthorized individuals; inspect buildings and grounds.
Incident Response: Protect evidence, secure accident or emergency scenes, and respond to fire, medical, hazardous materials, or weather-related incidents following established procedures.
Reporting: Prepare logs, reports, and documentation using clear grammar and professional standards.
Safety Enforcement: Ensure property removal complies with client policies; direct individuals causing disturbances to leave the premises.
Additional Duties: Perform other security-related tasks as required by site needs.
Qualifications
Excellent observational and de-escalation skills; able to remain calm under pressure
Strong communicator; capable of working closely with both clinical and security teams
Committed to ethical practices and following all safety protocols, always maintaining a safe and respectful approach.
Requirements
At least 18 years of age.
Reliable means of communication and transportation.
Legal right to work in the United States.
Ability to effectively speak, read and write English.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Covid-19 required for client site.
1+ years of security, military or law enforcement preferred.
1+ years in a healthcare or high-paced setting preferred.
Enhanced Benefits
Medical Insurance (Anthem), Dental Insurance (Aetna) & Vision Insurance (VSP)
401k with Employer Matching
Paid Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Uniforms, Paid Training
Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
Specialized Programs for Continued Education for Security Officers
Specialized Programs to Assist in Healthy Lifestyle and Financial Wellness
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee Discount Programs (Vehicles, Cell Phone, Cable, Appliances, Theme Park Tickets, etc.)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Securitas Security Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.
Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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