Boston Childrens Hospital (Public Safety Officers) - $24.45/hour

• Securitas Security Services USA Inc.

• Job Title:

• Public Safety Officer (Full Time)

• Location:

• Main Campus (300 Longwood Ave. Boston)

• Shifts:

• Hiring for ALL shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am)

• Starting Rate:

• $23.73/hour
• COVID Vaccination Required
• Job Summary
• Securitas Security Services Inc. is currently seeking to hire
• Public
• Safety Officers
• to work at
• _Boston Children's Hospital's_
• . Qualified candidates must have flexibility with weekend and holiday shifts. At
• _Boston Children's Hospital_
• we wear many hats.

Public Safety responds to door alarms, patient escorts, patient restraints, high-risk patient watches; act as a liaison with many local and state law enforcement agencies and much more! Due to the nature of the service we provide and the fact that individuals encountered in a hospital setting are not always there under the best of circumstances, candidates must be able to navigate situations with discretion, sensitivity and confidentiality. Officers are also expected to be "Professionally Sociable" while on tour. Professional interaction with staff, patients, and visitors while in common areas is a must!

• _Boston Children's Hospital_
• is a large facility. The hospital is a 24x7/365 day per year operation. Officers are expected to report for duty as scheduled regardless of weather conditions. There is a very strict attendance policy in place. ALL employees must adhere to
• _Boston Children's Hospital_
• culture of
• _"Exceptional Care, Exceptional Service"._
• Responsibilities and Duties
• + Interact with both mentally sound and mentally diminished patients + Physically restrain as well as mechanically restrain patients; wrist and ankle straps + We go hands on with patients that can be verbally/physically aggressive in nature (bite, spit, punch, kick, etc.

) + Conduct patient watches which may require sitting in one place for up to 8 hours while remaining attentive to the patient + Prevent patient from self-harm and / or leaving the room + De-escalate patients or guests when they become agitated/disruptive + Assist Hospital staff with searching patients for dangerous weapons/objects + Officers should expect to write up to 300 reports per year if not more + Manage main desk and lobby area while displaying exceptional phone etiquette and transferring phone lines to different departments/in-patient floors + Conducting access control and interacting face-to-face with 250+ visitors per day + Provide directions to guests + Officers are responsible for listening to their radio's and responding to alarms that happen within their patrol zone + Alarms must be responded to with a strong sense of urgency (Panic Alarms, Door Alarms, etc.) + Cell phones or any other electronic devices are not authorized to be carried on your person while on duty, lockers are provided and Emergency contact procedures are in place.

• Qualification and Skills
• + Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.

+ Ability to be an effective team member. + Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances. + Courteous telephone manner. + Ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports. + Good organizational skills. + Ability to provide high quality customer service. + Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.

• Benefits
• + Health / Dental / Vision Insurance + Weekly pay + Direct Deposit + 401K Retirement + Paid Time Off (PTO) + Free Uniforms + Paid training + Advancement Opportunities 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. See a different world. "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." EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities \#MetroBoston Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we're looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include:

+ Retirement plan + Employer-provided medical and dental coverage + Company-paid life insurance + Voluntary life and disability insurance + Employee assistance plan + Securitas Saves discount program + Paid holidays + Paid time away from work Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply. Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.