Public Safety Officer - Day Shift

About Us

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and patrol the facility to prevent and respond to incidents immediately
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Assist in the vehicular transportation of elderly and handicapped patients to and from Loretto Hospital or other designated locations
• Monitor surveillance systems
• Conduct regular safety inspections
• Control traffic inside and outside the building
• Address any security concerns or emergencies promptly and effectively
• Investigate and report any unusual incidents and maintain a 24-hour log of all such incidents
• Perform related public safety duties as assigned
• Understand and adhere to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Full working knowledge of security principles and practices
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• PERC Card preferred
• One or more years of security guard/officer training or experience preferred
• Full working knowledge of hospital safety procedures preferred
• Basic knowledge of body mechanics and transportation procedures preferred
• Full working knowledge of city boundaries and locations preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Using proper body mechanics, the employee may be expected to lift, pull, push, or move patients and/or equipment. Fine motor skills are required when using hands and fingers to handle, feel, or reach. Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus, and ability to distinguish colors. There will be periods of stressful intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem-solving situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid time off

About the Work Environment

As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission but who are customer service-driven and desire to enhance the patient experience. Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care, offering opportunities for career development in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration.