Public Safety Officer

The University of Chicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Public Safety Officer at our Hyde Park Location. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor, the Public Safety Officer will work to maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors and property. Duties will include communication functions of the Public Safety Department, rotation and receipt of all emergency and non-emergency incoming calls to the dispatch center, solicits descriptive information to determine the nature and urgency of the request and the location and scope of the incident.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
Completion of the following Training/Certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment:
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification
International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Defensive Tactics
Handcuffing Certification
Use of Restraints

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent field preferred.
At least one year in health care

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor and provide support to Public Safety Coordinators
Supervise shift operations
Conduct foot patrols in assigned areas, double tap required tour access points and report identified safety andsecurity related risk/issues
Conduct mobile patrols on grounds and parking garages as assigned
Verify areas are properly locked and secured when performing patrols
Provide immediate response to unplanned life safety or security related emergencies and drills/exercises
Request emergency services and/or UCPD assistance when necessary
Manage two-way communications and resources during daily operations and emergency response
Provide security escort services when requested
Provide immediate response to difficult and/or abusive patients and visitors when requested by staff. Assist clinicalstaff in restraining patients when necessary
Provide security in high risk areas
Perform dispatch communications function and monitor CCTV
Maintain accurate records of request for service and other departmental activities
Assign Incident Report numbers and complete accurate and detailed reports for security related incidents
Assist with investigations of criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center
Communicates necessary information to other shifts, department administration, leadership and UPCD in a timelymanner
Direct and coordinate response to service calls and alarms
Attend court or other legal proceedings to provide details of specific incidents as required
Perform other duties assigned