5+ years in police/public safety or security roles
Age: 21 or older
Valid Class 3 Massachusetts driver's license
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to department demands
Ability to oversee daily operations and be on-call
Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice
Responsibilities
Conduct regular meetings with Directors regarding daily operations and staff
Supervise staff adherence to policies and procedures
Respond to alarms and investigate disturbances
Conduct patrols and site visits for security
Assist in training new hires and staff in safety protocols
Participate in management decisions and grievance processes
Represent department in external meetings and collaborations
Benefits
Opportunity to engage in cross-agency collaboration with law enforcement
Involvement in anti-racism initiatives and health equity advocacy
Flexibility in scheduling to meet department needs
Administrative support for personnel management decisions
Professional development opportunities through training programs
Full Job Description
Performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with BPHC standards and policies.
Meets regularly with the Director of Public Safety and Director of Operations regarding aspects of the Departments daily operations, which may include without limitation personnel matters, staffing, and deployments.
Assists the Director of Operations with supervision of the staff, including sergeants and officers, and ensures staff compliance with work rules, directives, and policies. Operates independently with discretion, use sound judgment with business acumen to make decisions affecting the Department and staff as it relates to program operations/services and BPHC policy.
Answers alarms, investigates disturbances, and performs general security duties in accordance with. Department policy and procedure.
Protects and safeguards BPHC property from fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
Conducts periodic patrols and/or site-visits.
Serves as shift supervisor as directed.
Assists the Director of Public Safety and the Director of Operations with trainings, including but not limited to new hire training, field training officer program, and other required annual trainings, including use of force and deescalation.
Makes and recommends management and personnel decisions as directed, including but not limited to promotion, transfer and assignment of staff, and imposition of discipline. Represents management in grievance and arbitration process and in collective bargaining as necessary.
Attends regularly scheduled meetings and represents the department at meetings when needed
Performs administrative duties as directed, which may include reviewing and approving time off requests and other time related functions, and scheduling of daily assignments.
Participates in hiring process for uniformed positions in Public Safety Department.
Prepare reports as needed.
Serves as a liaison to the Boston Police Department but not limited to other Law Enforcement Partners.
Works to help BPHC advance as an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
Performs other duties as required.
Must have at least five (5) years of full-time experience in police/public safety force or in work involving the protection or security of buildings, equipment or people as the major duty.
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must possess and maintain Valid Class 3 Massachusetts Driver's license.
Sufficient written, computer literacy, and interpersonal communication skills required.
Must effectively communicate with administrators, managers, colleagues, clients, within the Boston Public Health Commission and with outside federal, state or local agencies.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department's operation.
Ability to maintain daily operations of the department and be on call required.
Professionally represent the Boston Public Health Commission & Public Safety Department with integrity.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.
Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.
About Boston Public Health Commission
The Boston Public Health Commission is the public health agency for the city of Boston. It was established in 1995 and is responsible for promoting and protecting the health and well-being of Boston residents. The commission provides a wide range of services, including disease prevention and control, emergency preparedness, and health promotion. They also operate several health centers throughout the city that provide medical care to underserved populations. The Boston Public Health Commission is governed by a board of health appointed by the mayor of Boston.
