POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists in the planning and organizing of effective delivery of security services to the medical center. Ensures customer satisfaction in the Public Safety Department. Provides supervision in all areas of responsibility in order to meet the goals of the Public Safety department.
Position: Public Safety Operations Supervisor
Department: Public Safety
Schedule: 40 hours
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Oversees Public Safety operations as assigned by the Manager of Public Safety Operations.
Continuously monitors activities of the Public Safety staff as well as control center technicians and parking and transportation services on off hours.
Assists staff when necessary and works in collaboration with other management to ensure all operations reflect consistent service delivery to faculty, staff, students, patients and visitors.
Makes regular tours and spot checks of assigned area of responsibility.
Meets regularly with the Operations Manager and Director of Public Safety in order to ensure that management is informed of all incidents and activities.
Supervises and organizes activities in order to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Public Safety Department through the creation or revision of policies and procedures.
Assists in developing Quality Assurance Programs on an annual basis.
Assists with implementing reporting procedures and mechanisms to provide for compliance with JC and other applicable regulatory standards.
Ensures the development and collection of all necessary records, reports, statistics, files as required including incident profiles and reports submitted to the Security Investigative Unit and various committees.
Enforces all hospital and school(s) policies including the visitor control and access policy.
Monitors all assigned operations.
Ensures that all services and responsibilities are met in as efficient a manner as possible.
Ensures that all automated systems are functioning at all times and coordinates all system maintenance including installations, changes and removals of hardware and/or software.
Assists with providing mandatory training programs in order to continually increase the professionalism of the staff and coordinates programs with other service departments.
Review operational issues, as assigned by the Operations Manager, including the use of contracted services, scheduling methods, contingency actions, investigations, personnel functions, evaluation and labor issues.
Selects, orientates and trains all employees within assigned areas.
Evaluates at least annually the performance of all directly reporting employees and staff.
Submits all completed evaluation to the Operations Manager.
Assist in the development of scheduling matrix’s to reflect manpower needs per shift.
Provides the Operations Manager with justification for increased and/or decreased scheduling to staff.
Attends grievance proceedings in accordance with medical center policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Participates in meetings, committees, task forces, etc. to provide assistance/resources to other employees or departments as requested.
Notifies the Operations Manager of all activities.
Maintains pager contact as assigned by the Operations Manager in order to provide assistance and/or additional resources to the management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
B.A or B.S. or equivalent; Management and/or Criminal Justice preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Must have all special skills or requirements included in the job description for a Public Safety or Special Police Officer.
Must be appointable as a “Special Police Officer” in accordance with the requirements in the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 22.
MA driver’s license
CPR and First Aid for special police officer
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five years of experience in medical center security or equivalent including at least three years of supervisory responsibility.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of both Macintosh and IBM-compatible software, including WordPerfect and Microsoft Word. Ability to use various spreadsheets.
Knowledge of facilities management and security alarm systems including card access and video image hardware and software.
Knowledge of all security system hardware.
Compensation Range:
$30.05- $43.75This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Skills Required
- B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent
- Management and/or Criminal Justice degree
- Appointable as a Special Police Officer under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 22
- Must have all special skills/requirements included for a Public Safety or Special Police Officer
- Massachusetts driver's license
- CPR and First Aid certification for special police officer
- Minimum five years experience in medical center security or equivalent, including at least three years supervisory responsibility
- Knowledge of Macintosh and IBM-compatible software including WordPerfect and Microsoft Word; ability to use spreadsheets
- Knowledge of facilities management and security alarm systems including card access and video image hardware and software
- Knowledge of all security system hardware
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boston Medical Center (BMC) and has not been reviewed or approved by Boston Medical Center (BMC).
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements delivered significant raises for nurses and many non‑RN groups, lifting pay levels in those cohorts. Feedback suggests these structured increases improved satisfaction for roles covered by the contracts.
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Affordable Benefits — An option for a no‑premium medical plan, strong pharmacy discounts, and low‑cost same‑day care position healthcare as cost‑effective. Additional programs like diabetes support and coaching further reduce out‑of‑pocket burden.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time staff receive a large PTO bank that grows over time and extended parental leave for birth or adoption. Colleagues also have access to emergency child and elder care supports and childcare discounts.
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Insights
What We Do
Boston Medical Center, located in Boston’s historic South End, is a private, not-for-profit, 567-bed, academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. Recognized for its high-quality, nationally ranked and comprehensive medical care for the entire family, patients have access to the most current treatment and advancements at BMC. BMC physicians lead the way in pioneering new therapies that impact the care of patients locally and worldwide. In 2013, BMC made the decision to invest in a four-year campus redesign that includes additions to buildings, upgrades to existing structures, and an expansion of the Emergency Department. Once completed, the redesign will provide clinical workspaces with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to solve BMC's most pressing care delivery needs. Already complete, the hospital’s Shapiro Center is Boston’s newest outpatient care facility and features a quarter-million square feet of clinic space, key support services, one of the region’s most technologically advanced pharmacies, and a bright, spacious café. Housed in a facility that provides world-class, patient-centered care at every visit, BMC doctors are among the best in their field. Many are recognized annually as “Top Doctors” in their medical and surgical specialties by publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Boston magazine. Boston Medical Center is also the largest safety net hospital in New England and extends into the community as a founding partner of Boston HealthNet, a network of 15 community health centers throughout Boston serving more than a quarter million people annually. No matter whom you meet at BMC, all are committed to providing every patient and family member with the highest quality of care, respect, warmth and compassion.







