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 Security Chief 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 11-7am, 40 Hours per week, Days Off are Friday and Saturday

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 security team specialists 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 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:

• Experience with 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.

• Trained in the rescue methods used in firefighting.

• Understand 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 security.

• 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.

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 260 inpatient beds including 115 Psychiatric beds and 28 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 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-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.

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

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in work involving the protection and/or security of buildings, equipment or individuals or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below:

Applicants applying for positions within the Department of Youth Services, Department of Mental Health and Department of Public Health are required to obtain and maintain a valid certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and first aid. Additionally, applicants applying for positions within the Department of Youth Services are required to obtain and maintain a valid certification in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

Substitutions:
I. An Associate’s degree with a major in a related field may be substituted for maximum of one (1) year of the required experience. *
II. A Bachelor’s degree or higher, with a major in a related field may be substituted for the required experience.*

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver’s license at a class level specific to assignment.

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.