Mass General Hospital-MGB PD: FT MPTC Academy Trained POST Certified

Contact Information

Senior Manager Robert Bongiorno

(617) 724-5938

rbongiorno1@mgh.harvard.edu

Wang Building
55 Fruit Street, Suite 232
Boston, MA 02114
United States

Type: FT Academy Trained Officer

Is an exam required? No

Job Description

The Massachusetts General Hospital Police & Security is accepting applications from qualified FT MPTC Academy Trained POST Certified candidates looking to join our The MGH PD provides a safe and secure environment for hospital patients, visitors, and employees by enforcing hospital regulations, and maintaining active, continuous vigilance.

As an MGH PD officer, you will respond to, and when necessary, initiate investigations involving complaints and/or possible criminal conduct. MGH officers work under the authority of a special state police along with the proper State of Massachusetts POST Certification. Applicants must possess the ability to enforce appropriate Massachusetts General Laws as needed, utilizing power of arrest, or by seeking criminal complaint as needed.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered an eligible candidate for the role of FT Academy Trained Officer, applicants much meet or exceed the Minimum Requirements as specified below.

Must have completed a full-time MPTC Police Academy, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 96B
Must be able to receive your MA POST Certification
Must be able to receive Massachusetts State Police Officer (SSPO) designation
Possess a high school diploma or GED Certificate. Preference will be given to those candidates that have a college degree(s), military experience, or combination
Possess a valid Massachusett's driver's license
Must obtain and maintain required certifications in the following programs (training to be provided by department):
- First Responder
- Annual In-Service Training, as currently provided by the MPTC
- Narcan (Naloxone) Training
- AVADE
Have a strong character background
Be willing and able to meet the duties and obligations of an MGH PD Police Officer
Must pass thorough background investigations
Must have achieved a minimum score of 70% on the PES/getbadged entry exam

Additional Qualifications

Additional Skills & Qualifications Include:

Skills & Qualifications

Exemplary customer service and communication skills. Must be able to handle complex interpersonal situations and crisis management scenarios
Strong risk analysis and organizational skills
Reliable and flexible
Ability to address problems of all types, while identifying areas that need improvement
Must be able to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and utilize facts and evidence. Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects
Must be able to prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Fluency in more than one language is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include:

Patrols assigned areas, giving particular attention to those areas where security problems have occurred. Identifies unsafe conditions and improperly secured areas/property to help prevent theft, injuries or damages to Hospital property, patients, visitors, and employees. Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
Investigates thefts, shortages, and other complaints involving potential criminal misconduct by questioning individuals involved with specific incidents; notifies appropriate law enforcement agencies of potential/real civic or criminal misconduct and detains suspicious individuals as appropriate; when authorized will make arrests as appropriate; participates in subsequent court proceedings as required. Prepares and submits written reports in a complete and accurate manner; makes notations in log of all incidents; keeps Supervisor informed at all times.
Maintains accountability for valuables/property and forms of evidence coming into incumbent's custody; ensures safekeeping; maintains documentation.
Participates in assistance with workplace and domestic victims; responds to medical emergencies; when authorized assists in the restraint of patients; involved in the protection of dignitaries.
Ensures all required training is up-to-date and maintains individual database training records and reports errors to appropriate supervisor or manager.
Maintains all hospital issued uniforms and equipment.
Conducts a wide range of customer services.
May have to work other shifts and/or locations as necessary.

Salary & Compensation

Hiring Process

Interview panel(s)
Successful completion of the background investigation
Conditional Offer of Employment
After probationary period, officers must pass a yearly fitness test

Candidate Profile

To apply you must complete your Candidate Profile Questionnaire.

Supporting Documents

A resume is required as part of your application. Strengthen your profile by attaching additional supporting documents.

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