Manager Public Safety Tufts Medical Center
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About Tufts Medical Center Tufts Medical Center is a
world-renowned academic medical center that has been providing
exceptional care across New England for over two centuries. Our
clinicians are dedicated to delivering innovative, patient-centered
care every day, from our primary care to our Level I Trauma Center
to our leading heart transplant program and over 100 specialties
and services. We are also the principal teaching hospital for Tufts
University School of Medicine and a leading research institution
that conducts game-changing medical and health policy research. Job
Overview This position has the primary responsibility for the
day-to-day operations and administration of the Public Safety
Department. Responsibilities encompass staffing and supervision of
the daily and long range operational activities of the department;
assists in establishing and interpreting policies and investigates
all violations of criminal laws and hospital policies . Assists
with the establishment of initiatives to reduce risk . Collaborates
with other departmental administrators and staff to share
knowledge, articulate expectations, and evaluate the effectiveness
of the hospital’s Public Safety program . Job Description Minimum
Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Security
or First Responder certifications such as CPR/AED, CPI NCI, AVADE,
MOAB, MDTS, Stop the Bleed, Nasal Naloxone Certifications, and
Hazmat. 3. Five (5) years of security operations experience with
three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. 4. Two ( 2 ) years of
hospital-based experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s
degree in Criminal Justice or Graduate of Police Academy 2.
Previous Military or Law Enforcement experience or ability to
become licensed as a Special State Police Officer pursuant to MGL
22c Section 63. Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and
responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general
nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list .
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Oversees
scheduling and monitors and supervises work to ensure compliance
with established policies, procedures and standards . Communicates
reviews and monitors procedural changes to staff . Recommends and
implements staffing changes, develops and manages team projects and
coaches and develops staff. 2. Assists the Director in program
design and management. 3. Makes recommendations concerning
corrective action, remedial training, or commendations for Public
Safety staff . Reviews and may investigate incidents involving use
of force and/or complaints concerning Public Safety staff . 4.
Reviews incident activity and productivity reports, analyzes
trends, patterns and develops proactive strategies based on
findings . Researches, benchmarks and develops new programs .
Ensures all Departmental records and reports are prepared in
accordance with established policies and procedures. 5. Ensures
required Departmental, Hospital, Joint Commission, OSHA and other
safety standards are established and maintained . Ensures quality
of work in meeting Hospital and Departmental standards . Follows up
with staff to ensure resolution and prevents reoccurrence . 6.
Collaborates with other department leaders in implementing
Departmental training and recertification programs . Supervises all
field-training officers to ensure Public Safety Officers are
properly trained in accordance to established Departmental
standards . 7. Participates in the implementation, design and
execution of all internal and external disaster drills, including
training for department staff and officers . 8. Participates in
ongoing threat, vulnerability and risk assessment projects .
Develops programs to identify areas of vulnerability in all aspects
of the hospital’s operations and future planning . Participates in
project meetings involving site planning, construction and
renovation projects and assists with the identification of all
potential hazards and designs initiatives to reduce risk and
maintain established security standards. 9. Develops and maintains
working relationships with local, state and federal agencies and
serves as a point of contact and liaison with internal and external
public safety representatives in preparing for emergencies. 10.
Oversees the department’s operational schedule & staff deployment
across a 24/7 operational pattern. 11. Collaborates with other
department leaders to ensure the department’s career ladder is
implemented and staff are developed to their full potential. 12.
Collaborates with the department’s Investigator on conducting
follow up investigations of criminal activity and/or policy
violations. 13. Collaborates with the Systems and Technology
Manager on physical security matters, including assessments,
lock/device repair and the Communications Center. 14. Assist with
the development of capital and operational budgets for the overall
Public Safety budget . Investigates all alternative sources of
funding, resources and manages any federal, regional and local
grants ensuring fiscal accountability and readiness for accounting
and physical audits . Physical Requirements: 1. Professional office
environment with typical office requirements such as computers,
phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. 2. Frequently required
to speak, hear, communicate and exchange information. 3. A vailable
to respond to any emergency situation or need to commence an
investigation after normal working hours, carry a pager or other
notification devices . 4. Able to see and read computers displays,
read fine print, and/or normal type size print and distinguish
letters, numbers and symbols. 5. Occasionally lift and/or move up
to 25 pounds. 6. Physically able to perform physical activities
such as response to daily operations situations and
emergency/disaster situations. Skills & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of
current safety and security trends in management of personnel and
technology within the health care industry. 2. Ability to manage
and supervise a medium to large sized staff . 3. Analytical ability
needed to conduct investigations on security incidents and proven
track record to make sound and timely judgments. 4. Knowledge of
current emergency management and preparedness methods and best
practices, including industry, federal, regional, and local
regulations, standards and guidance governing hospital disaster
preparedness and response. 5. Knowledge of risk, threat hazard and
vulnerability assessment tools. 6. Knowledge of applicable state
and federal laws/regulations pertaining to the healthcare
environment and security. 7. Skilled in project management and
oversight. 8. Excellent organization, facilitation, written and
oral presentation skills. 9. Ability to analyze crime statistics
and prepare data driven prevention plans . 10. Skilled in Critical
Incident Planning, Intervention, and Management. Job Profile
Summary ? This role focuses on preventing workplace accidents and
promotes health and safety awareness and education to individuals
within the organization . In addition, this role focuses on
performing the following Associate Safety related duties: Prevents
workplace accidents and promotes health and safety awareness and
education for employees. A management role that supervises
employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a
specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of
responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the
responsibilities of employees. Goal achievement is typically
accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports
. A role that manages experienced professionals who exercise
latitude and independence in assignments . Responsibilities
typically include: policy and strategy implementation for
short-term results (1 year or less), problems faced are difficult
to moderately complex, and influences others outside of own job
area regarding policies, practices and procedures. At Tufts
Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills
and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed
to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and
motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the
important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the
minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are
determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant
experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity
to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our
business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a
comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health,
financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we
invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay
Range : $91,879.42 - $117,150.49
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