Police Officer

Memorial Health • Decatur, IL

117d • $40 - $40

About The Position

Protects life, property of all persons on hospital premises and polices buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft and vandalism. This is a PRN, as needed position.

Requirements

• Associate degree in liberal arts or related field.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Must be active full time police officer that is certified by the State of Illinois.
• Will receive patient restraint and one-on-one inservice training.
• Must have a valid FOID card or ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly patrols buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism or safety hazards.
• Courteously escorts visitors, patients and staff to and from parking areas.
• Responds to requests for services.
• Responds to 'Code Reds' and drills in accordance with fire alarm procedures outlined in the Hospital Fire Plan.
• Demonstrates good judgment in determining priorities in responding to emergency situations appropriately.
• Controls disorderly patients in a therapeutic manner by identifying the need, level, and type of crisis intervention necessary.
• Maintains accurate and factual typed reports of logs of tour of duty.
• Compliance with departmental or Hospital directives and policy.
• Quality of patient, visitor, staff relations.
• Strives to be a productive and positive-minded team member of the department and Hospital.
• Extent to which appropriate safety precautions are adhered to, both personally and as it relates to others and the facility at large.
• Self-growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees