Seasonal Security Team Specialist I

Description

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking dynamic applicants for the role of Seasonal Security Team Specialist I. The selected candidates conduct patrols to protect life and property and to maintain a secure campus environment by assuring compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.

Please Note :   This is a seasonal 40-hour a week position. The schedule will be as follows : 3rd shift, 10 : 00 PM - 6 : 00 AM, Days off : Week 1 : Monday / Saturday Week 2 : Sunday / Friday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive) :

• Patrols all buildings, grounds, and adjacent areas of the hospital at regular intervals and guards against trespass, theft, fire, and damage to property.
• Exercises police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators; investigates accidents and complaints.
• Maintains order among visitors and staff; maintains motor vehicle traffic controls on hospital grounds including parking, speeding and other traffic conditions and takes necessary measures to prevent unauthorized use of hospital roads and parking facilities.
• Performs security duties such as screening visitors, directing traffic, and enforcing parking controls.
• Provides personal protection to individuals as required including but not limited to, searching for missing goods and persons, conducting surveillance, and investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activities.
• Assist in case of emergencies such as heavy snowstorms, internal or external disaster, and calling for professional assistance.
• Facilitates in-service trainings as needed on fire and crime prevention, and basic safety standards and practices for hospital personnel / staff and outside agencies utilizing hospital buildings and / or grounds.
• Coordinates the maintenance of hospital firefighting equipment, alarm systems and other safeguards; reports defects and request repairs to ensure compliance with safety standards and requirements.
• Monitors hospital switchboard, gauges, and alarm indicator panels; takes necessary action in event of malfunction or alarm, including system resets.
• Prepares reports on investigations conducted and noteworthy incidents during tour of duty.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WHRC) :

Located on over 100 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations.

WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service, and 30 adolescents on the ACCU.

DMH Mission Statement :

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.