Security Officer I Full time Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• Reimbursable Well-being Fund ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire
• Maintain IAHSS Basic certification
• Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire
• Successful completion of Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 6 months of hire
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a variety of individuals
• Writing skills necessary to complete reports and paperwork that meets departmental standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

• Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient, visitor, and employee security.
• Completes descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Notifies appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepares descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Performs regular perimeter and internal patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds to assure protection of patients and property and to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons into the hospital.
• Conducts investigations into incidents of hazardous conditions, reported theft, criminal activity, and any other security or safety issues as reported.
• Maintains security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors according to pre-set schedules or as required by special circumstances.
• Controls traffic as necessary to always assure access for emergency vehicles and access for patients and visitors accordingly.
• Controls traffic as necessary during incidents and for helicopter transports.
• Delivers deceased bodies to the morgue and releases same to authorized persons in accordance with established policies.
• Responds to all emergency codes in accordance with department specific guidelines.
• Alerts the department Manager of any activities or deviation from departmental standards that may require disciplinary action or follow-up.
• Enforces all hospital policies and procedures as directed.
• Conduct contraband searches for patient and employee safety as needed.
• Monitor individuals or situations to ensure patient and employee safety as needed.
• Oversees staff parking permit process, and monitors compliance per established policy and procedure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.