Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare•Alton, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more. The security department's goal is to maintain a safe work environment for all staff, visitors, patients and physicians. Security is responsible for safety at the hospital, medical office building and Eunice Smith Nursing Home, plus parking lots and roadw Role Purpose The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center, while being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees and hospital property.

Requirements

Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.
High School Diploma or GED
<2 years
No Experience
Applicable govt regulations
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice/related
ASP Baton Certification
CPR/AED
IAHSS
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
PPCT
PD - PSUL

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.
Ensures equipment issued and used during the execution of duties is properly maintained.
Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations.
Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles. Responsible for documenting incident reports.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
Retirement plan includes 401K with a match
Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring team
Shift Differential pay for evenings, midnights and weekends
Paid professional academy style training
Opportunities for advancement
Military experience welcomed
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance paid for by BJC
Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
Adoption assistance