Security Officer - Nights
About The Position
Provides physical security for the hospital and grounds and protects 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 emergency situations as directed. Proactively identifies and resolves security and safety issues that could pose a risk to the hospital, using mature judgment and sound reasoning. Maintains a courteous and tactful demeanor when interacting with team members, visitors, and patients. The role performs security patrols, responds to emergency calls, addresses safety and security violations, and helps prevent thefts, disturbances, and other criminal incidents. It also involves de-escalating disruptive behavior, preparing accurate incident reports, conducting initial investigations, following up for additional information, and preserving evidence and crime scenes in accordance with departmental policies.
Requirements
- Illinois driver's license, or obtain an Illinois driver's license within 90 days if a new resident or otherwise required.
- Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) within 60 days.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 3 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- TASER certification within 3 months.
Responsibilities
- Conduct productive and purposeful security patrols of the hospital, garage, and perimeter.
- Recognize conditions that compromise or may compromise organizational security and take immediate action to mitigate them.
- Report or correct safety and security violations encountered during patrols.
- Take proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances, and other criminal incidents.
- Check that visitors and team members are wearing 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 promptly and appropriately to emergency calls for service.
- Follow applicable policies, procedures, training, and directives according to the emergency situation.
- Effectively de-escalate disruptive behavior.
- Remain emotionally controlled 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 obtain additional information.
- Preserve evidence and crime scenes in accordance with departmental policies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
