Security Officer Unarmed-28051

Responsibilities

• Provide fixed (sitting/standing), walking and vehicular patrols of all RUSH buildings and grounds.
• Monitor telephone/radio communications, alarms, and video surveillance equipment.
• Respond to service calls, requests for assistance, and/or emergency situations.
• Observe and document security and/or safety hazards and policy violations.
• Conduct basic interviews and investigations.
• Prepare incident reports, memorandums, and other written documentation.
• Assist law enforcement, fire departments and other emergency agencies during investigations or emergencies.
• Monitor and assist with access control and visitor management.
• Monitor and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns on Rush property.
• Provide security escorts as assigned.
• Participate in property control procedures (patient property and valuables, lost & found etc.).
• Perform dispatching duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must possess/maintain a valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) from the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) after successfully completing a 20-hour security guard training course from an approved provider.
• Valid Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin driver’s license required with a prior driving record deemed acceptable to Human Resources pursuant to a driver’s history check.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service.
• Basic computer skills are essential.
• Must be flexible with scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have prior security experience in a healthcare environment.
• Must hold a healthcare security certification at the “basic” level by the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).
• Must be CPR certified.

Physical Demands

• Able to tolerate prolonged walking/standing/sitting for the duration of shift.
• Able to withstand outdoor temperatures throughout the year.
• Able to perform required responsibilities.
• Able to successfully demonstrate the retention, use and maintenance of issued equipment.
• Able to lift at minimum 50 pounds to waist height.
• Able to wear all issued equipment including ballistic vest and duty belt.

Pay

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Schedule

Rush offers a Shift 2 work schedule of 8 hours (2:30:00 PM - 11:00:00 PM).

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page: https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.