Security Officer I

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Security Officer I's provide safety and security services to ensure the well-being of both people and property by patrolling assigned areas as needed, and enforcing rules and regulations. This role responds to all emergency requests and alarms, providing assistance and coordination. HSHS Security are often the first or last person our patients, visitors and colleagues encounter in our facilities. Therefore, Security Officer I's are expected to be professional and courteous, while balancing the challenges that occur while working in the hospital environment. Hospital Sisters Health System is a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, with 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, and over 13,000 colleagues. The organization is built on core values of respect, care, competence, and joy, striving to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with advanced technologies and treatments, always focusing on the patient.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required
Valid state driver’s license and must be insurable to operate hospital vehicles is required

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in law enforcement, Criminal Justice or military service is preferred
One year of experience with knowledge of private security functions obtained through education or work experience such as military, public safety or fire department is preferred
Successfully complete the Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Certification within the first 90 days of employment is preferred (if utilized at the affiliate)

Responsibilities

Provide safety and security services to ensure the well-being of both people and property
Patrol assigned areas as needed
Enforce rules and regulations
Respond to all emergency requests and alarms, providing assistance and coordination
Be professional and courteous, while balancing the challenges that occur while working in the hospital environment

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Wellness program with incentives
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
ID theft coverage
Colleague rewards and recognition program
Discount program