Public Safety Supervisor

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven. 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

We are searching for a talented Public Safety Supervisor 

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day shift, 6:45am - 3:15pm with weekend and holiday rotation   

Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of department leadership, this position is responsible for the overall command and leadership of a shift work-group within the department. Provides mentorship, guidance and front line supervision to Public Safety Officers, including Sworn Personnel, in the performance of all duties and responsibilities related to the day-to-day protection and security of Southcoast Health System (SHS) and Southcoast Hospitals Group (SHG) assets and information as well as the safety of all persons on hospital/SHS property. Also responsible for basic healthcare public safety duties, as well as enforcement of the Criminal Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Special State Police Officer under MGL 22C-63 or New Bedford Special Police Officer. This position could have additional responsibilities assigned at the direction of the Operations Manager and Executive Director of Public Safety & Emergency Management. May require rotation to other hospital sites as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in Security (preferably healthcare), Law Enforcement or Military required with two years in a supervisory position required.
• Software including WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Knowledge of facilities management and security alarm systems.
• Must possess upon employment or be eligible to obtain and maintain the ability to lawfully possess a firearm for the purposes of law enforcement employment.
• Basic, Advanced, and Supervisor certifications through the International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Drivers License.
• The ability to be licensed as a Special State Police Officer under the Commonwealth of MA General Laws Chapter 22 C, section 63 strongly preferred.
• If licensed, must consistently meet all training and other requirements for continued licensure.
• Ability to obtain IAHSS Basic Officer, Advanced Officer, and Supervisor Training Certification within one year of eligibility.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications in the following programs (training provided by department): CPR/AED/First Aid, Narcan (Naloxone) Training, Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De-Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training.
• International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Supervisor Certification within 1 year of hire or promotion.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. 

Pay Range

USD $26.26 - USD $35.86 /Hr.

Compensation: 26.26 to 35.86 (USD)