Security Team Specialist I

Massachusetts
Boston, MA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
The Metro Boston Area Department of Mental Health (DMH) is currently hiring for the position of Security Team Specialist I. This is a 40-hour per week, second shift position (3:00pm - 11:00 pm) with days off on Wednesday and Thursday.

Requirements

  • Patrols all buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas of the hospital at regular intervals and guards against trespass, theft, fire, and damage to property.
  • Maintains order among visitors and staff; maintains motor vehicle traffic controls on hospital grounds including parking, speeding and other traffic conditions and takes necessary measures to prevent unauthorized use of hospital roads and parking facilities.
  • Performs security duties such as screening visitors, directing traffic, and enforcing parking controls.
  • Provides personal protection to individuals as required including but not limited to, searching for missing goods and persons, conducting surveillance, and investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activities.
  • Assists with providing custodial supervision of medically ill and mental health clients, and escorts them to various appointments.
  • Coordinates the maintenance of hospital firefighting equipment, alarm systems and other safeguards; reports defects and request repairs in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and requirements.
  • Monitors hospital switchboard, gauges, and alarm indicator panels; takes necessary action in event of malfunction or alarm, including system resets.
  • Preserves crime scenes and fire sites, performs searches and inspections, serves court summons to patients or staff, and performs job related duties for safety and security as necessary and as directed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits
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