Lead Public Safety Officer, Evanston Hospital, Nights

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

5d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Public Safety Officer works at Evanston Hospital and performs Public Safety Officer duties while helping coordinate security operations on the assigned shift. In the absence of the Shift Supervisor, the Lead Officer coordinates assigned department staff and determines daily work-post assignments. The role supports training and orientation of newly hired Security Officers, monitors officers’ work, and provides direction during the shift. The Lead Officer also helps coordinate investigation interviews with employees and law enforcement agencies, determines when and which incident reports are needed, prepares reports as directed, and briefs the incoming Lead Officer on reports and other pertinent information. The position requires responding appropriately to the physical and psychological needs of patients served. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week night position, with stated hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The hourly pay range is $20.29–$29.42; the rate offered depends on factors including expertise and years of experience. 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 states that it encourages employees to pursue career goals and professional growth and is committed to a culture of connection, belonging, learning, and excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in a customer-focused, service-based organization.
Valid Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification Card within 90 days of starting in the position.
Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of starting in the position.
Valid driver’s license.
If using a personal vehicle, maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law; evidence of coverage may be requested.
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.
IAHSS Basic Healthcare Security Officer training course certification within twelve months of starting in the position.
Supervisor Healthcare Security Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served by understanding their physical and psychological needs and responding appropriately.
In the absence of the Shift Supervisor, coordinate assigned department staff and determine daily work-post assignments.
Assist the Shift Supervisor with 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 and which report form to use, and submit the report to the Public Safety Supervisor.
Prepare other written reports as directed.
Assist the Shift Supervisor in coordinating investigation 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.