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Public Safety Officer - 1st Shift Weekends (Sat/Sun 7am-3pm)

Dana Farber Cancer Institute
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
On-siteUSD 46,300 - 51,400 / year

About this role

Job title: Public Safety Officer - 1st Shift Weekends (Sat/Sun 7am-3pm)

About the Role Under close supervision, provides emergency response to a variety of situations and incidents to support the department, patients, clinicians and/or faculty. Provides protection to people and property through patrol, investigation, monitoring alarms, and surveillance cameras. Provides a high level of customer service by interacting with patients, visitors, and staff in a professional manner that is proactive, friendly, and helpful. Uses various office software to produce reports. May be required to interface with senior management, cross-organizations, and internal and external customers. For all of these, the work will require the application of well-established techniques, procedures, or standards.

What You'll Do

  • Respond to emergencies, including medical incidents for adult and pediatric patients and active response.
  • Assists with potentially violent patients and detains individuals suspected of criminal conduct.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations into thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential misconduct. Gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and utilizes facts and evidence. Interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects. Maintains accountability for valuables/property and other forms of evidence.
  • Prepares and submits written reports and logs all incidents thoroughly and accurately.
  • Conducts fire extinguisher inspections per assignment of SOD, responds to fire drills, and provides escorts for staff, visitors, and patients.
  • May be assigned to special duties, off-site locations, and/or other shifts. Special duties include but are not limited to Bike Patrol and/or Community Service Officer. Off-site locations include but are not limited to administrative buildings, ambulatory care centers, and/or community-based clinics. Will be cross trained in other locations beyond normally assigned workspace.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in the operation of office equipment including computers.
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
  • Exemplary customer service and communication skills.
  • Strong risk analysis and organizational skills.
  • Ability to control complex interpersonal situations and crisis management scenarios.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.
  • Reliable and flexible.
  • Minimum job qualifications: High school diploma, bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 1 year of relevant security experience; multi-language skills a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Bike Patrol and/or Community Service Officer.
  • Cross-trained in other locations beyond normally assigned workspace.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $46,300 - $51,400 per year.

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