Security Officer - Days

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

About The Position

Provides physical security for the hospital and its grounds, protecting patients, visitors, and employees from physical harm or loss of personal property. Protects hospital assets from fire, theft, damage, or misuse and responds promptly to emergencies as directed. Proactively identifies and resolves potential security and safety risks, exercising mature judgment and sound reasoning. Maintains a courteous and tactful demeanor when interacting with team members, visitors, and patients.

Requirements

Illinois driver's license, or obtain one within 90 days if a new resident or otherwise required.
Obtain a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card within 6 months.
Complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 3 months.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Obtain TASER certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

Conduct productive and purposeful security patrols of the hospital, garage, and perimeter.
Recognize conditions that compromise or could compromise organizational security and take immediate action to mitigate them.
Report or correct safety and security violations found during patrols.
Take proactive measures to mitigate theft, disturbances, and other criminal incidents.
Check that visitors and team members wear proper identification badges or passes.
Immediately notify the supervisor of security- or safety-related problems or issues.
Follow post orders for all fixed and patrol positions.
Submit work orders consistently and proactively to correct safety or security violations discovered during patrols.
Respond to emergency calls for service in a timely and appropriate manner.
Follow applicable policies, procedures, training, and directives according to the specifics of each emergency.
De-escalate disruptive behavior effectively.
Remain in control of emotions and avoid taking others’ acting-out behavior personally.
Write accurate, grammatically correct incident reports and conduct thorough initial investigations.
Follow up on initial reports to gather additional information.
Preserve evidence and crime scenes in accordance with departmental policies.