Security Officer

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Reports on safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Controls parking and traffic flow in parking areas; enforces parking regulations.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities.
• Secures patient valuables or lost and found articles; maintains logs of items received.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Monitors conduct of visitors on hospital premises; confront unauthorized people for questioning as needed.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students and visitors; aids with restraints of patients as needed.
• Transports personnel and equipment in hospital-owned vehicles.
• Escorts personnel parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
• Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum — 20 hour Basic Security Training Certification
• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license

Qualifications

• Knowledge of conflict resolution and management of aggression
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Possess customer service skills
• Possess organizational skills
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to read and write English

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Coverage begins on new hires on the first day
• Employer matching retirement plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free parking
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays