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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in law enforcement, Criminal Justice or military service
• One year of experience with knowledge of private security functions obtained through education or work experience such as military, public safety or fire department
• 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

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 and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• ID theft coverage
• colleague rewards and recognition program
• discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees