Security Officer - Flex/PRN

UHS•Chicago, IL

5h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Assures safe and secure environment. Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. Answers alarms and investigate disturbances. Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintains security of premises. Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property. Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary. Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevents passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. Performs duties while maintaining good service excellence and service recovery skills at all times. Flex position - no benefits. For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

Requirements

High School Diploma. Some College or Higher Education preferred.
Minimum 1 year experience in security, psychiatric or acute care hospital experience a plus.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to interact effectively and politely with hospital staff, visitors, doctors, etc.
Ability to communicate verbally, telephonically and in writing.
Physical agility to make Hospital perimeter rounds.

Nice To Haves

PERC card preferred, CPI a plus

Responsibilities

Assures safe and secure environment.
Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Answers alarms and investigate disturbances.
Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintains security of premises.
Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevents passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Performs duties while maintaining good service excellence and service recovery skills at all times.