Public Safety Officer I - Armed (On-Call, Ravenswood)

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

9d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion, adhering to policies, procedures, and training. The officer will inspire confidence in patients, visitors, and team members through a professional and approachable demeanor. Key responsibilities include performing routine patrols, inspections, audits, and searches to ensure safety and security. The role also involves assisting individuals, controlling traffic, preventing and investigating workplace violence, responding to service calls, and serving as a primary resource for de-escalation. The officer will also be involved in emergency preparedness and response, incident investigation, and liaison duties with law enforcement agencies. Maintaining proficiency in radio communications, de-escalation techniques, CPR, and the use of issued equipment, including firearms and conducted energy weapons, is essential.

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.
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.
Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor in dealings with employees, visitors, and patients, even if they are verbally aggressive persons.
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 such (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).
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.
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.
Probationary Officers must complete range qualification within their 90-day probationary period and must attend the first qualification date within their probationary period.

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 responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including inspections, 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 for questioning.
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 to situations that have a potential for injury.
Investigates incidents that occur 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 close partnerships with all department 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

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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