Public Safety Officer I - Armed (AMG Hoffman Estates)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Hoffman Estates, IL

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Advocate Medical Group clinic is seeking a Public Safety Officer I - Armed to provide security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion. This role involves maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and team members by performing patrols, inspections, and responding to various incidents. The officer will also assist with emergency preparedness, conduct investigations, and liaise with law enforcement agencies. This is a full-time position with a schedule that may vary based on operational needs, including potential weekend coverage.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area that includes experiences in responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, staff and/or property.
• Illinois team members 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.
• Must meet State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licensing requirements and able to obtain a Firearm Control Card (FCC) for Proprietary Personnel within 90 days of hire.
• Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) use within 90 days of hire and periodically thereafter.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor.
• Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action.
• Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to use a computer to document work (Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry).
• Must successfully pass background investigation, drug screen, pre-placement physical and psychological screening assessment post-offer, pre-employment and periodically thereafter.
• Ability to defend self and/or others in case of physical confrontations when de-escalation efforts fail and there is cause to detain a non-cooperative person who is committing a criminal act or fleeing and possess the ability to physically restrain a person against their will.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people; ability to hear radio and telephone communications at both high and low decibels.
• Ability to communicate via radio and telephone with clear diction without impediments.
• Must have the ability to interact appropriately with all team members, patients and visitors, especially under difficult circumstances.
• Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday and must lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to push/pull with 35 lbs. of force.
• Must possess the hand strength, dexterity, and ability to safely operate a firearm.
• Must perform all functions of operating, loading/un-loading, breaking down and cleaning a firearm un-assisted and without assist devices.
• Have 20/20 vision in both eyes or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses in both eyes.
• Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.

Nice To Haves

• Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) must be obtained on a one-time basis within two years of appointment to this role.
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicle.
• Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card issued by the Illinois State Police OR Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
• The firearm and level III holster must be purchased upon hire, supplied, and maintained by the Officer as outlined in the Public Safety Firearms Policy and approved by the Department Range Masters.
• Required annually to achieve a passing score of 70% or greater on the State of IL Mandatory Annual Active Duty and Retired Officer Handgun Qualification Course of Fire, un-assisted.
• Probationary Officers must complete range qualification within their 90-day probationary period and must attend the first qualification date within their probationary period.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards.
• Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations.
• Must be able to handle personal stress and possible violence.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.
• Maintains a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor.
• Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations.
• Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair.
• Performs routine interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including inspections for vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, patient valuables management, and contraband searches.
• Assists team members, patients, and visitors by providing information, directions, and physical help.
• Ensures traffic control, monitors conduct of visitors, and confronts unauthorized persons.
• Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence.
• Responds to service calls, such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team member incidents.
• Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation.
• Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats.
• Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations; physically intervenes in accordance with training.
• Investigates incidents on Advocate Aurora property and completes timely and accurate reports.
• Addresses and escalates complaints to the appropriate leader and provides supporting documentation.
• Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate partnerships with all departments and units.
• Delivers security awareness education to team members.
• Liaisons with state and local law enforcement and first responder agencies.
• Coordinates, briefs, and monitors law enforcement prisoner patient guard duties.
• Maintains current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, and conducted energy weapon (Taser) use.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term 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 and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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