The Public Safety Officer II provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities within the Health Center by being noticeably present.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Responds within 2-3 minutes to emergency and non-emergency situations as reported by the staff.
- Responsible for opening the Health Center. Ensures the building is de-alarmed, appropriate doors are open and unlocked.
- At the close of business, ensures the Health Center is secured by checking all the doors, checks that all persons have left the building, shuts off lights and unnecessary appliances, and secures all outside doors and alarms the building.
- Escorts visitors, patients and personnel to various locations of the Health Center as needed.
- Reports to supervisor any incidence of visitor or employee actions which could result in injury or loss to company or employees.
- Assists in the maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
- Monitors walks during in climate weather and assess in treating entrance ways if needed.
- Is responsible for carrying a radio and being able to communicate to other officers clearly over the radio.
- Must be familiar with the emergency water, gas, fire system and electric shut offs in the event of an emergency situation.
- Willing to work shifts other than regularly assigned schedule to assure full coverage at the Health Center.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
1. Must meet the physical demands for performing the duties of this job.
2. Courteous manner in dealing with the public.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & OTHER CREDENTIALS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Current or previous law enforcement experience or five years security experience in a Healthcare setting.
Certification/Licensure: Current Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms (LTC)
O.C. (Oleoresin Capsicum) Certification or able to obtain in 6 months
Taser Operator Training or able to complete in 6 months.
MOAB trained or completed in 6 months.
Certified Healthcare Security Office (CHSO) or able to obtain in 6 months.
Software/Hardware: Experience using computers and Microsoft Office is required.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current or previous law enforcement experience, or five years of security experience in a healthcare setting
- Current Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms
- O.C. Oleoresin Capsicum certification, or ability to obtain within six months
- Taser Operator Training, or ability to complete within six months
- MOAB training, or ability to complete within six months
- Certified Healthcare Security Officer certification, or ability to obtain within six months
- Experience using computers and Microsoft Office
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Courteous manner when dealing with the public
What We Do
New Bedford Community Health is a non-profit, multicultural community health center located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. For over 40 years, it has provided equitable, patient-centered, and community-focused care, including medical, dental, and mental health services. The organization is committed to serving all individuals, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, ensuring that everyone in the community has access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare.
