2nd Shift Public Safety Officer

About the role

This position provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion. Key responsibilities include maintaining safety and security, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety and security during interior and exterior patrols.
• Performs routine inspections and audits to identify vulnerabilities and hazards.
• Assists with traffic control and manages patient valuables.
• Responds to and investigates workplace violence and emergency situations.
• Provides security awareness education to team members.
• Liaises with law enforcement and first responders.
• Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair.
• Performs liaison rounding duties to foster partnerships with departments.
• Facilitates de-escalation techniques and uses force when necessary.
• Coordinates prisoner patient guards and ensures policy compliance.
• Participates in ongoing training and maintains certification.
• Assists with exterior traffic and crowd control.

Requirements

• Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) from IAHSS.
• A valid driver’s license.
• For Illinois teammates: Completion of State of Illinois 20-hour Basic Security Officer course.
• For Wisconsin teammates: Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license.
• Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (e.g. TASER) use.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in security, public safety, or customer service.

Qualifications

• An above-average level of emotional intelligence.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Collaborative work with medical staff and external law enforcement.
• Physical fitness and ability to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally and push/pull with 35 lbs. of force.

Skills

• Behavioral Threat Assessment knowledge.
• Use of Force Review.
• Crime through environmental design awareness.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

$21.85 - $32.80 per hour

Schedule

300pm-11:00pm