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Tewksbury Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a dynamic and solutions-oriented Security Team Coordinatorto coordinate and oversee the Campus Security Department, ensuring the safety and security of all campus members. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team of security professionals, coordinating all aspects of staffing, performance reviews, and maintaining high standards of competency compliance. This role will be crucial in responding to emergencies and conducting regular safety inspections. In this position, you will foster a community safety model, promoting regular interactions between security staff, campus personnel, and patients to preemptively address safety concerns. You will compile and report vital statistics for key committees and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Additionally, you will coordinate the Door Access/Identification System, campus activities, and maintain relationships with external agencies to assist in resolving issues and exchanging critical information. Your ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and your commitment to maintaining a secure campus environment will be key to your success in this role. Please Note: This is a full-time 37.5 hour position. The schedule will be 1st shift, Monday through Friday. The days off will be Saturday and Sunday. /_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_/ · Supervise the Campus Security Department, including scheduling, performance reviews, competency compliance and participating in hiring. · Ensure 24/7 staffing for continuous coverage and response to all emergencies, focusing on de-escalation and safety. · Participate in developing, updating, and enforcing security policies and procedures in collaboration with Director and other departments. · Promote a community safety model through regular rounds, staff check-ins, and patient interactions. · Conduct and ensure compliance with all Life Safety inspections, including fire drills and emergency lighting. · Compile and report monthly statistics for relevant committees and departments, maintaining accurate records of campus activities. · Provide training, orientation, and continuing education for security staff in conjunction with immediate supervisors. · Coordinate all searches and contacts for Away Without Authorization (AWA) cases and assist with patient identification for campus programs. · Coordinate details for campus activities and external functions. /_Required Qualifications:_/ · Knowledge of supervision principles, practices, and techniques. · Competence in supervising, planning, and assigning work, including evaluating performance and providing necessary training. · Understanding of standard methods for protecting patients, staff, visitors, and property. · Ability to apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. · Skilled in maintaining accurate records and gathering information from documents. · Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, exercise sound judgment, and prepare accurate reports. · Strong fact finding and interviewing skills. · Adaptability to changing situations and emergency requirements. · Ability to remain calm in stressful and emergency situations. Capability to interact effectively with individuals under physical and emotional stress. · Proficiency in following and giving precise verbal and written instructions. · Ability to stand for long periods, lift, carry, push or pull 55 pounds without assistance. /_DPH Mission Statement:_/ The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high-quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. According to comparative analyses, Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states, but we still face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious diseases, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities. /More information can be found at://www.mass.gov/DPH/// / /_Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions about this requisition, please contact800-510-4122 x4 MassCareers questions and access issues, please contact the ESC at 617-979-8500 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! /Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza./ *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. *Job: Administrative Services *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Security Team Coordinator Location: Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street Requisition ID: 24000647