Public Safety Officer I - Armed (Full Time, 3rd shift)

Advocate Aurora Health • Barrington, IL

100d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer I - Armed position at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital involves providing security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion. The role requires maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor while ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include conducting patrols, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, and collaborating with law enforcement. The position is full-time, primarily during the 3rd shift, and involves a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in security or related public safety.
• Must have completed State of Illinois 40-hour armed course with semi-automatic pistol endorsement.
• Willingness to carry a department authorized firearm while on duty.
• Ability to pass background investigation, drug screen, and psychological screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion.
• Maintains a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance.
• Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations.
• Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols.
• Assists team members, patients, and visitors by providing information and directions.
• Ensures traffic control and monitors conduct of visitors.
• Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence.
• Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation.
• Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations.
• Investigates incidents and completes timely and accurate reports.
• Delivers security awareness education to team members.
• Coordinates with law enforcement and first responder agencies.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED