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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced security leader to serve as our Security Team Chief. The Security Team Chief is responsible for ensuring and maintaining the safety and security of the DPH Jamaica Plain Campus. The Jamaica Plain Campus includes a range of public health programming. This includes food protection, infectious disease response, and 18 public health laboratories.  The State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL), located on this campus, includes BioSafety Level (BSL) III laboratories that test highly infectious agents. The SPHL is part of a national response system for chemical and biological threats. These programs are highly regulated and operate under specific safety and security protocols. The Security Team Chief will establish, monitor, maintain and enforce appropriate security procedures. This includes the supervision, training, and evaluation of security personnel. This position involves participation in planning activities, development of reports and liaising with law enforcement agencies as needed, to assure security for this 24/7 secure campus.

Learn more about what it’s like to work at the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences.

Please note: This position is expected to report to the office five (5) days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

  • Plans, establishes, and monitors standard operating procedures (SOP) in regard to campus safety and security.
  • Maintains a secure Campus perimeter at all times by patrolling and monitoring and by overseeing patrol staff.
  • Supervises Security Team Specialists and contracted security staff to ensure duties are performed in conformance with established procedures.
  • Responds to, documents, and reports security incidents according to established protocol.
  • In the absence of the Security and Life Safety Coordinator, assures appropriate and timely notification to leadership, including the Laboratory Director and Principal Investigators associated with labs where incidents occur.
  • Engages MDPH management regarding security and safety incidents.
  • Coordinates with facility and laboratory safety and security staff to provide guidance and training to staff and visitors.
  • Plans, oversees, and participates in training for Security Team Specialists and security contractors on safety and security procedures with emphasis on laboratory operations and providing security in a BSL III environment.
  • Monitors employee and visitor identification for building access and oversees visitor security screening.
  • Monitors and maintains camera security systems and recordings.
  • Operate such equipment as two-way radios, public address systems, emergency medical equipment, office machines, computers, and security associated equipment at a supervisory level.
  • Assigned as an on-call supervisor as needed on nights and weekends.
  • Coordinates facility access for contractors working on the campus working on the campus. In the absence of the Security and Life Safety Coordinator, obtains approvals and contractor identification with the MDPH Lab Security Manager.
  • Responds with security measures to weather, fire, and HVAC alarms that impact facility operations.
  • Coordinates security measures with MDPH programmatic staff regarding visitors attending conferences, meetings, workshops, training courses held during the day, or attendees at conferences and meetings held in the evening or on weekends.
  • In the absence of the Security and Life Safety Coordinator, acts as Incident Commander in life safety situations, such as evacuation drills.
  • Maintains relationships with professional law enforcement agencies/departments including Massachusetts State Police and local police.
  • Assures that safety and security equipment and systems are operating and makes recommendations regarding security equipment purchases.
  • Makes recommendations for security related policies and procedures to the Security and Life Safety Coordinator and management.
  • Serve as liaison between administrative and security personnel and coordinate the activities of first responders and law enforcement with other agencies to keep parties informed, to encourage communication and to support the achievement of common goals.
  • Schedule work for subordinates to ensure adequate operational coverage to maintain the safety of the campus.
  • Participates in security planning activities for the MDPH Jamaica Plain Campus.
  • Motivates subordinates to work effectively; monitors staff performance and determines the need for disciplinary action and/or initiates such action.
  • Perform related duties such as requisitioning supplies and equipment and supervising the storage, use and maintenance of security department equipment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to prepare and submit reports and documentation for institution administration and for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Capability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
  • Means to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.
  • Potential to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
  • Power to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergency, stressful, dangerous, and/or emotionally charged situations.
  • Able to make decisions and act quickly in emergency or dangerous situations.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to fill in/cover Security Team shifts as needed.
  • Skilled to gather information by examining records and documents and by questioning individuals.
  • Means to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned unit activities.
  • Talent to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Able to assemble Items of information in accordance with established procedures and maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to write concisely, to express thoughts clearly and to develop Ideas in logical sequence.
  • Potential to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Able to establish rapport and deal tactfully with others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Ability to give written and oral Instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of people.

About the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS):

The DPH Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS), predominantly located in Jamaica Plain, provides public health response to infectious disease. These services include programmatic and epidemiologic response, as well as laboratory testing through the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL).

Infectious disease response services address concerns of the general public as well as those disproportionately affected by infectious disease through a variety of risk factors. BIDLS administers ongoing disease reporting for over 90 reportable diseases in the state. Disease reporting review and follow-up with clinical providers and local boards of health is a central function of the bureau. Surveillance activity is complemented by an extensive contracted service system. These services are funded through state and federal resources and include prevention education, community outreach screening for infectious disease, immunization services, health service navigation, medical case management, insurance enrollment, housing assistance, and referral and linkage to infectious disease treatment.

The SPHL provides scientific expertise and capacity to identify infectious agents, chemical agents, and other toxins that cause human disease.  The SPHL is an active partner in joint activities with other bureaus/agencies such as environmental health, food and drug, agriculture, disease prevention and health promotion programs, and public safety.  The SPHL is a reference laboratory of the national Laboratory Response Network (LRN) and is a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Select Agent laboratory. SPHL staff work closely with laboratory and disease prevention programs at the CDC, and partners with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems. More information can be found at: Department of Public Health | Mass.gov

Pre-Hire Process:

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.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the  ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form 

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in governmental police force or in law enforcement work, (B) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate’s degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements:

I. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

II. Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a special police officer under Chapter 147 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.

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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.

Official Title: Security Team Chief
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-305 South Street
Job: Public Safety
Agency: Department of Public Health
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Jun 6, 2024, 3:08:50 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 55,031.86 – 74,629.36 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Luciana M. Hayner / Luciana.M.Hayner@mass.gov – 8573981891
Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME – Service/Institutional
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No