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UMass Memorial Health


Public Safety Officer

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Recruitment began on February 18, 2025
and the job listing Expires on August 18, 2025
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Public Safety Officer – Have multiple openings in Southbridge and Webster.

Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Obtain and satisfactorily complete the initial 8 hour Hospital Orientation Program and Annual Competency Reviews and any other training as may be occasionally mandated.
2. Obtain and satisfactorily complete annual (or biannual as applicable) re-certifications in: CPR (Cardio Pulmonary resuscitation; Dr. Armstrong restraint techniques; Fit testing for Tuberculosis Respirator Masks; Hazard Communication Program; Annual Fire Suppression and Hazard Recognition Training; Annual Self Defense and Management of Violent Situations Training; Annual Training and physical completion for the Emergency Response Team; and other training as may be determined by the Supervisor of Public Safety.
3. Participates in the Hospital emergency room programs, including, but not limited to Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Red, Code Orange and Code Yellow
4. Ability to effectively deal with a wide range of public safety issues handling a multitude of variables in changing situations.
5. Ability to interpret and understand written and oral instructions.
6. Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions that may be furnished by way of written document, oral command or diagram.
7. Ability to cooperate with law enforcement agencies consistent with the Hospital’s legal obligation to protect the rights and privileges of its patients in accordance with Federal and State Laws.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Three years related experience and/or training in public safety.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

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508-213-2489
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Fels Student Center, Suite 201
121 Center Road
PO Box 5000
Dudley, MA 01571

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T Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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TH Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
F Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  

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