Job Description
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) operated by the Department of Public Health is seeking a dynamic Security Team Specialist to maintain protection of buildings, grounds, equipment, patients, students and personnel in a state hospital against possible loss of damage from theft, fire, vandalism, civil disorder or other causes. This position may provide emergency coverage in various classifications including patrolling campus buildings and adjacent areas, investigating crimes or other incidents and other related duties.
Please note: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Workdays are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
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- Patrols assigned campus buildings and adjacent areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to ensure the security of hte buildings or grounds.
- Guards against trespass, theft, damage to property, or injury to individuals by screening visitors, controlling crowds; providing personal protection as required; conducting surveillance of high crime areas; searching for missing goods and persons; investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activity, mediating disputes and inspecting grounds, fire lanes, and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security.
- Enforces policies of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children as well as investigates crimes and suspicious fires by interviewing witnesses, victims and others, preserving the crime scene and fire sites for examination experts.
- Enforces campus traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic; assists operators of disabled motor vehicles; assists pedestrians in crossing streets.
- Operates such equipment as two-way radios or receivers, base stations, public address systems, office machines and multi-line switchboard and computers.
- May drive motor vehicles for the transportation of patients, Hospital staff, visitors and materials in emergency situations.
- Cooperates in sharing information with other agencies as appropriate, notifying designated personnel of emergency; writes reports , maintains records.
- Assists in the search for missing patients on the hospital grounds and the return of patients to their assigned hospital units.
- Provides coverage of the telecommunication switchboard and performs emergency communication procedures such as calling emergency codes.
- Performs various safety/environmental inspections as directed, including but not limited to Fire Extinguisher inspections, Focused Environmental Surveillance, Ceiling tile inspections. Assists with fire drills as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Applicants must have the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including holidays
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Capacity to deal tactfully with others and interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
- Skilled at maintaining a clam manner in stressful and emergency situations.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations.
- Capacity to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with youth and young adults with physical disabilities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Prior security experience.
About Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children
Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children located in Caton, MA is a Joint Commission Accredited, 90+ bed pediatric hospital serving children and young adults ages 8-22. It is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public health. The mission of PRHC is to provide medical, rehabilitative, educational, recreational, habilitative, transitional and complementary alternative medical services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities, assisting them to achieve their optimal level of independence in all aspects of life. PRHC offers coordinated medical care and therapies in a hospital-based environment, as well as K-12 schooling located on the grounds. Educational Services are provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, PRHC offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, horseback riding, adaptive sports, and many opportunities for socialization for disabled children and young adults.
Pre-Offer Process
- A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.
- Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
- Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
- If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 #4.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a special police officer under Chapter 22C, Section 60 (DPH) and Section 59 (DMH & DMR) of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.