Security Officer/Driver

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Security Officer/Driver patrols and maintains surveillance of the Hospital, both internally and externally, to ensure the physical safety of our employees and the patients we serve. The Security Officer/Driver additionally services patients, visitors, and staff through verbal interaction and vehicular transportation. The percentage of time spent in each capacity varies according to days and shifts worked, as well as shuttle and transportation needs. Security Officer (35 - 85%) Patrols internal and external building: hallways, secure and open doors, patrol parking areas Driver (35 - 85%) Operates shuttle service to and from the University of Chicago (Hourly shuttles between 7:30am - 5:30pm, weekdays only and excluding holidays). Also provides US Postal pick-up (weekdays only and excluding holidays) Provides special transportation services: patient transports to off-site healthcare facilities, donation pick-up, vehicle maintenance, and various trips as requested Information Desk Operations (10%) Greets and directs visitors Issue visitor's passes Communication command station for Security and Transportation Drivers Triage Emergency Room patients Monitors life safety systems Answers Incoming Calls Internal Paging Maintains presence as primary attendant console lunch/break Camera and door surveillance equipment (5%) View Camera monitor and change tape Inspection Door printouts

Requirements

High School diploma/GED Required
Customer Service background.
Valid State Driver's License - No major driving violations in past year
Must maintain valid driver's license while employed in this position
Knowledge of basic security operation

Nice To Haves

Prefer at least two years experience as a Security Officer in healthcare environment
20-hour basic Security Training Program Certification (Certification waived for current/previous Security/Law Enforcement Officers)

Responsibilities

Patrols internal and external building: hallways, secure and open doors, patrol parking areas
Operates shuttle service to and from the University of Chicago (Hourly shuttles between 7:30am - 5:30pm, weekdays only and excluding holidays).
Provides US Postal pick-up (weekdays only and excluding holidays)
Provides special transportation services: patient transports to off-site healthcare facilities, donation pick-up, vehicle maintenance, and various trips as requested
Greets and directs visitors
Issue visitor's passes
Communication command station for Security and Transportation Drivers
Triage Emergency Room patients
Monitors life safety systems
Answers Incoming Calls
Internal Paging
Maintains presence as primary attendant console lunch/break
View Camera monitor and change tape
Inspection Door printouts