Public Safety Officer - Per Diem

Job title: Public Safety Officer - Per Diem

About the Role Public Safety Officer - Per Diem at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, onsite at the Longwood Campus in Boston. This role provides protective services, responds to emergencies, and supports patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining a safe and secure environment.

What You'll Do

• Provides protection to people and property through patrol, investigation, monitoring alarms, and surveillance cameras.
• Responds to emergencies, including medical incidents for adult and pediatric patients; assists with potentially violent individuals and detains suspects when necessary.
• Conducts preliminary investigations into thefts, losses, and other misconduct; gathers, analyzes, evaluates, and utilizes facts and evidence; interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; maintains accountability for valuables and evidence.
• Prepares and submits written reports and logs all incidents thoroughly and accurately.
• Conducts fire extinguisher inspections, responds to fire drills, and provides escorts for staff, visitors, and patients.
• May be assigned to special duties (including Bike Patrol and Community Service Officer) and cross-trained in other locations beyond normally assigned workspace.
• Off-site locations include 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

• High school diploma; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of relevant security experience; multi-language skills a plus.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in the operation of office equipment; knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Strong risk analysis and organizational skills; ability to manage crisis and complex interpersonal situations.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence; reliable and flexible.

Nice to Have

• Bike Patrol and/or Community Service Officer experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $46,300 – $51,400 per year (per diem; fully onsite). Primary post at Longwood Campus with flexibility to cover shifts at regional campuses; may be eligible for shift differentials depending on shift worked.