Full-Time

Public Safety Officer 2

Posted on 12/18/2025

Deadline 12/18/26
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$23.23 - $31.31/hr

Plymouth, MA, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Security & Protective Services
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required; associate's degree preferred.
  • State Special Police Officer designation obtained after completion of an approved Reserve Intermittent or Full Time Police Academy certified by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC); or New Bedford Special Police Officer designation and completion of approved annual course training/competency; or completion of Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS). At least 6 – 8 months experience as a Public Safety Officer I at Southcoast Health.
  • A valid Drivers License is required.
  • Must have, or have the ability to obtain within a six month to one-year period, a Massachusetts Fire Arms Identification Card, and License to Carry Firearms (Pistol Permit).
  • Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) De-Escalation Training; OC Pepper (OCAT), Handcuffing (PATH), Baton (PPBT) education and training required within 120 days of hire.
  • BLS, CPR and First Responder certification required within 120 days of hire.
  • Is eligible to obtain appointment as a special police officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under MGL c.22C Section 63 or as a New Bedford Special Police Officer under city/NBPD requirements.
  • Completion of Certified Advanced Healthcare Security Officer (CAHSO) through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within one year of hire or promotion from Public Safety Officer I.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Perform 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.
  • Proactively guard against fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry to SHG grounds and/or buildings while controlling access points.
  • This position could have additional responsibilities assigned at the direction of department leadership.
  • Public Safety Officer II will be cross-trained and eligible to work at other SHG locations as needed.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Merger with Care New England creates eight-hospital system with 1,700+ aligned physicians and providers.
  • Established accountable care organizations and academic partnership with Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
  • Aging population in service area drives increasing demand for post-acute care and specialized services.

What critics are saying

  • Medicare payment cuts of 2–3% annually compress 74.6% public payer revenue base through 2026.
  • Acadia Healthcare behavioral partnership faces CMS regulatory scrutiny; termination eliminates key revenue stream.
  • Boston Children's Hospital partnership vulnerable to consolidation; loss eliminates neonatal intensive care referral pathway.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only regional provider of maternity services across 33 communities in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
  • Recognized by Healthgrades as top 100 hospital for cardiac surgery, stroke, and prostate care.
  • Integrated three-hospital system with 55+ locations serving 756,000 people across 1,000 square miles.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Other

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