Patrol Officer

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital 

Work Days: Rotating nights and weekends  

Category: Public Safety  

Department: Public Safety  

Job Type: Full time  

Work Shift: Various Shifts 

Hours/Week: 40.00 

Union: Yes 

Union Name: Local 122 Public Safety Officers

Department Summary

The Public Safety Department is responsible for the public safety of the Cambridge Health Alliance facilities and entities, and its surrounding grounds.

Summary
Performs general law enforcement duties in the protection of persons and property; enforcing applicable policies, rules and regulations of Cambridge Health Alliance and applicable federal, state and local laws,

to prevent losses due to accidents and incidents.

Responsibilities
• Investigates crimes and other violations of Massachusetts laws and ordinances.
• Makes arrests and sets up appropriate complaints for the courts for those in violation of the law.
• Assists in the escorting of deceased patients.
• Observe and detain patients who are in crisis and deemed in need of special services.
• Investigates individuals or situations that appear to be of a suspicious nature.
• Provides safety escorts as needed
• Provides for the safety and security of all patients, visitors and staff.

 Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or two years of prior law enforcement experience, or two years of military 

experience with an honorable discharge. 

• One year prior experience in security, loss prevention and/or criminal justice.

• Basic knowledge of security and law enforcement practices.

• Able to produce concise, accurate and well written reports.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts drivers license.
• CPR Certificate
• First Responder Certificate

All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility test.

 
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.