Job Ref: JR-341
Location: 450 Brookline Ave BOSTON, MA 02215
Category: Quality Risk Management Patient Safety Employment Type: Full time Work Location: Onsite 100 onsite
Salary: $46,300.00 - $51,400.00 per year
Overview 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.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life-changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds and design programs to promote public health, particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrows physician-researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides protection to people and property through patrol, investigation, monitoring alarms, and surveillance cameras. Patrols buildings and grounds and identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas to help prevent theft, injuries, or damages. • Provides a high level of customer service by interacting with patients, visitors, and staff in a professional manner that is proactive, friendly, and helpful. Creates safety awareness among the Institute community. • Responds 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
• 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 or bachelors degree preferred. • 1 year of relevant security experience, multi-language skills a plus.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, AND REGISTRATION REQUIRED
• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Drivers license. • Must submit to and pass an initial and annual criminal background check. • Must obtain and maintain required certifications in the following programs, training provided by department: • CPRA • ED • First Aid • Narcan Naloxone Training • AVADEH • DTS • De-Escalation Training
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
PATIENT CONTACT Yes, indirect contact for non-care providing purposes.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidates relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
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