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State of Massachusetts Security Specialist I in Chelsea, Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Chelsea is a long-term care as well as independent living domiciliary facility. We are currentlyseeking qualified candidates for the role of Security Team Specialist.This position entails ensuring and maintaining a 24/7 safe and secure environment for our Veteran residents across our campus. *DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Patrols assigned campus buildings and adjacent areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to ensure the security ofbuildings and grounds at the Veterans Home facility. * Assures a safe and secure environment to individuals by screening visitors, inspectingrooms, providing personal protection to individuals as required; conducting surveillance; searching for missing goods and persons; investigating complaints and reports of suspicious activity; mediating disputes; and inspecting buildings, grounds, fire lanes and emergency exits for compliance with safety standards to ensure campus security. * Investigates incidents by interviewing witnesses, victims, and others. * Enforces safety regulations by directing traffic, assisting operators of disabled motorvehicles; assisting pedestrians in crossing streets; composing and issuing parking violations; composing and issuing violations to the agencies smoking policy and arranging for snow removal or sanding to ensure the orderly flow of traffic and prevent accidents. * Operates such equipment as two-way radios, teletypes, facsimile transmitters or receivers, base stations, publicaddress systems, emergency medical equipment, office machines. * Performs related duties such as cooperating and sharing information with other agencies, enforcing departmental and agency policies and procedures notifying designatedpersonnel of emergencies; writing reports such as activity reports; maintaining records on lost-and-found items, assisting in the evacuation of residents; assisting in firefighting operations and raising and lowering flags. *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE: * Ability to deal tactfully with others. * Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress. * Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression. * Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations. * Ability to make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations. * Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information. * Ability to exercise sound judgment. * Ability to establish rapport with others. * Ability to follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to prepare general reports. * Ability to maintain accurate records. * Ability to accurately record information provided orally. * Ability to gather information through questioning individuals. * Ability to conduct interviews. * Ability to gather information by examining records and documents. * Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures. * Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information. * Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities. * Ability to understand, apply and explain policies, procedures, specifications, guidelines, and standardsgoverning assigned unit activities. * Ability to establish rapport with people from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds. * Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriaterecommendations. * Ability to operate a motor vehicle. * Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives. * Ability to gather information through observing individuals. * Ability to give written instructions in a precise, understandable manner. * Ability to lift heavy objects or people. * Ability to adapt to varying work situations. * Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time. * Knowledge of the methods and procedures followed in the security of buildings and property. QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB: * Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms. * Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelinesgoverning assigned unit activities. * Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area. * Knowledge of the proper telephone procedures for making and receiving agency calls. _Pre-Offer Process:_ For BU and MI-MIV A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori__ Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: None. Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a special police officer under Chapter 22C, Section 60 (DPH) and Section 59 (DMH & DMR) of the Massachusetts General Laws. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Public Safety* *Organization: Chelsea Veterans Home *Title: *Security Specialist I Location: Massachusetts-Chelsea-91 Crest Street Requisition ID: 240007Q8

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