Lead Public Safety Officer, Highland Park Hospital, Evenings

Endeavor Health•Highland Park, IL

3d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Public Safety Officer works at Highland Park Hospital on a full-time evening schedule. The role supports public safety operations and provides care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including responding appropriately to their physical and psychological needs. When the Shift Supervisor is absent, the Lead Public Safety Officer coordinates assigned staff and determines daily work post assignments. The officer also assists with training and orienting new Security Officers, monitors officers’ performance, directs activities during the shift, and handles incident and other written reports. The role assists the Shift Supervisor with coordinating investigative interviews, briefs the incoming Lead Officer, and performs Public Safety Officer duties. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. It has more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals. The organization emphasizes career growth, professional development, connection, belonging, and delivering safe, seamless, personal care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in a customer-focused, service-based organization.
Obtain a valid Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification Card within 90 days of the position start date.
Obtain current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of the position start date.
Valid driver’s license. If using a personal vehicle, maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law; evidence of coverage may be requested.
Obtain CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental understanding of computers, loss prevention, and fire/security technology.
Basic proficiency with microcomputer software, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
Obtain International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Healthcare Security Officer training certification within 12 months of the position start date.
Supervisor Healthcare Security Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, with knowledge of their physical and psychological needs and the ability to respond appropriately.
In the Shift Supervisor’s absence, coordinate assigned department staff and determine daily work post assignments.
Assist the Shift Supervisor in training and orienting newly hired Security Officers on the shift.
Monitor Security Officers’ performance and provide ongoing direction during the shift.
Determine when an incident requires a written report, select the appropriate report form, and submit reports to the Public Safety Supervisor; prepare other written reports as directed.
Assist the Shift Supervisor in coordinating investigative interviews with employees and law enforcement agencies.
Brief the oncoming Lead Officer on reports and other pertinent information.
Perform the duties of a Public Safety Officer.