Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer provides security services at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, including electronic surveillance and systematic manual security rounds. The role coordinates the facility's response to potential problems involving patients, employees, and visitors; enforces policies and procedures equitably; and uses ongoing monitoring techniques to help maintain a safe workplace and environment of care. The officer works with the Environment of Care committee on a multidisciplinary approach to security and safety, participates in employee awareness and education, and drives for company business as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State driver's license upon hire, if required by the facility.
• Current DMV H6 report or driving history report, if required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare security or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform security services, including electronic surveillance and systematic manual security rounds.
• Coordinate facility responses to potential problems involving patients, employees, and visitors.
• Enforce policies and procedures equitably.
• Follow guidelines and use ongoing monitoring techniques to support a safe workplace and environment of care.
• Work with the Environment of Care committee on a multidisciplinary approach to security and safety.
• Participate in employee awareness and education.
• Drive as needed for company business.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable options, resources, and programs intended to support individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED