
Co-op Security
Boston, MAFull-time$17.71–24.28/hrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Job overview
This co-op Security Officer opportunity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital offers college students hands-on experience in hospital safety and security. Students patrol hospital grounds, support patients and staff, respond to incidents, and learn to use security systems and de-escalation strategies. The role is designed for students interested in areas such as law enforcement, healthcare, psychology, or public safety; previous experience is not required, and training is provided.
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Full job description
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary Department based internship. Incumbent receives academic credit in accordance with school and internship guidelines. Internship provides hands-on learning experience.
Internship duties are based on department requirements and school course of study.
-Detailed description to be provided by host department.
Qualifications
Start Your Career Where It Matters. Are you a college student interested in law enforcement, public safety, healthcare, or mental health? This hands-on co-op opportunity as a Security Officer at Brigham & Women’s Hospital gives you real-world experience in one of Boston’s leading medical institutions. You’ll be on the front lines of safety gaining invaluable skills in de-escalation, communication, emergency response, and crisis management. Whether you’re considering a future in policing, hospital administration, or social work, this role will set you apart.
What You’ll Learn & Do:
- Patrol hospital grounds to prevent theft, safety risks, and unauthorized activity
- Support patients, visitors, and staff with empathy and professionalism
- Respond to incidents and assist in emergency situations
- Gain exposure to hospital operations and multidisciplinary teams
- Operate real-time security tools: CCTV, alarms, and access systems
- Train in handcuffing, defensive tactics, and de-escalation strategies
What We’re Looking For:
- Students with strong observation and communication skills
- A calm and steady presence under pressure
- Interest in law enforcement, healthcare, or psychology
- Willingness to learn and grow in a professional setting
- Must be reliable and punctual
- Good time management skills
- Strong oral communication skills
- Ability to take and follow direction
- Previous experience not required—we train you!
- Great fit for students studying Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Health, or Healthcare (but open to students from all majors!
Why This COOP Rocks:
- Build your resume with hospital-based field experience
- Learn from experienced security professionals and build life-long connections
- Get a foot in the door at Mass General Brigham (career growth potential!)
- Flexible shifts to accommodate your schedule
- Make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families
Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience No experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be reliable and punctual.
- Good time management skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Ability to take and follow direction.
- Willingness to learn.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
10 Vining Street
Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly
Grade 2
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,640 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$17.71–24.28/hr
- Massachusetts median$21–23/hr50 hourly ranges
- US median$20–21/hr1,190 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21/hr, is 6% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Security Officer hourly ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 67 open Security Officer jobs in Massachusetts and 1,640 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.31 open
- Allied Universal18 open
- Beth Israel Lahey Health6 open
- Experience
- Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (520 postings).
- Education
- 25 of the 1,640 open Security Officer jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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