Public Safety Assistant, 40 hours, Days

Major Responsibilities

Provides security for the safety and protection of UMass Memorial Medical Center’s patients, staff, and the general public and properties.

Patrols, periodically, buildings and grounds of, UMass Memorial Medical Center properties.

Examines doors, windows, and other points of entry to determine that they are secure.

Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts, in accordance with applicable laws.

Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, other hazards and security doors left unlocked.

Position Qualifications

• Required: Equivalent to high school education plus addition specialized courses.
• Valid Massachusetts License to operate motor vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of hire/transfer into this job as a condition of employment.

Experience/Skills

• 2 years of experience and/or previous formal training in public safety or customer service area.
• Communication skills necessary to interact with employees, patients, visitors, and the general public.
• Must also be able to work under sometimes-stressful conditions and maintain a calm composure.

Preferred

• Three (3) years of prior public safety experience.