Security Team Specialist II - Night Shift

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a Security Specialist II, Sergeant. The incumbent would assist the Police Lieutenant in the supervision and maintenance of protection of buildings, grounds, equipment, patients, and personnel in a State Hospital, against possible loss or damage from theft, vandalism, or other causes. Security Specialist II’s provide emergency first aid; may provide emergency coverage in various classifications; exercise direct supervision over, assign work to and review the performance of campus police personnel.

Please Note: Night shift 11pm-7am, 40 Hours per week, Days Off are Sunday and Monday

_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_

• Designated the rank of sergeant and is responsible to the Chief for the direct supervision of all lower grade officers on his/her shift including their efficiency, conduct, appearance, and performance of duty.

• Consistently inspects all personnel on their shift to ascertain that each officer is in their proper area and their conduct and appearance are consistent with department policy and regulations in effect.

• Supervises and assists the Campus Police Officers in making rounds and security checks of buildings and grounds to provide protection and detection and prevention of fires.

• Watches for prowlers, escapees, or anything which might endanger life or result in loss or damage to property.

• Assist the Campus Police Chief in supervising and assisting in maintaining automobile traffic control on hospital grounds, including parking, speeding, and other traffic conditions, and take necessary measures to prevent unauthorized use of hospital roads and parking facilities.

• Assist in the search of lost or escaped patients on the institution grounds and returns them to their assigned hospital areas.

• Assists in cases of emergency such as heavy snowstorms, floods, or hurricanes; provides first aid for patients and personnel and calls for professional assistance.

• Drives motor vehicles for the transportation of patients, personnel, visitor, and materials when required.

• Operates 2-way radio transmitter and receiver, base station, public address system, and fire alarm system and keeps written records of the above.

• May appear in court as a witness on various charges such as those involving trespassing, vandalism, or motor vehicle violations on the grounds of the institution.

• Assumes command responsibility for department personnel at all emergencies and crime scenes during the absence of a superior officer for the purpose of effecting predetermined plans and coordinating department resources.

• Attending meetings as required by the Chief.

_Required Qualifications:_

• Knowledge of the principles and correct usage of the English language including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• Give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.

• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

• Deal tactfully with others.

• Interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.

• Communicate effectively in oral expression.

• Maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations.

• Make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations.

• Exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

• Exercise sound judgment.

• Establish rapport with others.

• Follow oral and written instructions.

• Prepare general reports.

• Maintain accurate reports.

• Read, write, and comprehend the English language.

• Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• Accurately record information provided orally.

• Gather information through questioning individuals.

• Gather information by examining records and documents.

• Assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.

• Understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.

• Gather information through observing individuals.

• Lift heavy objects or people.

• Adapt to varying work situations.

• Stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.

• Possess physical stamina and endurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms.

• Understands the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, specifications, and standards governing assigned unit activities.

• Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area.

• Knows the types and uses of firefighting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, etc.

• Learned the methods and techniques of firefighting.

• Experience with proper telephone procedures for making and receiving agency calls.

• Knowledge of rescue methods used in firefighting.

• Understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations governing arrest, search, and seizure.

• Skill in using firefighting apparatus such as extinguishers, etc.

• Understanding of the types and symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders.

• Experience with the terminology used in police work.

• Can perform general report writing.

• Learned the types and applications of emergency medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of fire protection equipment such as fire alarms and sprinkler systems.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.

The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Learn more about: what it’s like to work as a DPH nurse

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck- hospital

Relocation information : https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph- renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement- building

Pre-Hire 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, http://www.mass.gov

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4