SecurityOfficer

**Position:** Security Officer **Department:** Security **Schedule:** Full Time **I. Position Function:** **The Security Officer shall seek to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, and visitors of Boston Medical Center - Brighton.** **Protection of Medical Center buildings, properties, and premises.** **II. Authority:** **Has the authority to conduct investigations of all accidents, crimes, and incidents occurring within the jurisdiction of the Security Department. This includes interviewing, collecting information, writing and filing reports, and consulting with law enforcement agencies when appropriate. Complete and enforce all life safety requirements including intitiating fire safety drills and completing fire extinguisher checks.** **The Security Officer has the authority to invoke other departments at the Medical Center to comply with safety directives issued by policy, the Director of Public Safety.** **The Security Officer has the authority to carry out any and all directives as issued by the Director of Public Safety.** **III. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:** **Patrols on foot and by vehicle all properties owned or protected by the Medical Center. Maintains a visible presence in the Hospital to assure staff and visitors of their safety.** **Investigates and documents all incidents and accidents that occur on Medical Center property; completed reports of shift activity in accordance with department policy and procedure.** **Monitors the conduct of visitors on Hospital premises; addresses unauthorized persons as necessary.** **Conducts fire drills as directed by the Director of Public Safety and completes all documentation of events.** **Acts as liaison between the Medical Center, law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, and other outside agencies as required.** **Inspects, troubleshoots, and provides preventive maintenance to all security systems as directed by the Director of Public Safety.** **Monitors and pa