Supervisor, Public Safety

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Public Safety Supervisor at our Hyde Park location. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Providing investigative services in the hospital.
• Ensuring the Public Safety Officers (PSO) and Public Safety Coordinators (PSC) provide timely assistance to patients, visitors and employees whenever necessary.
• Patrolling the entire Medical Center on foot and inspecting hallways, stairways and all other public areas.
• Checking assigned area for fire/safety hazards.
• Providing escort services to employees and others upon request.
• Assisting patients and visitors as requested.
• Representing the Hospital in court when required.
• In conjunction with the University Police Department, assisting with investigations of all criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center.
• Performing duties of Public Safety Coordinator, dispatcher, or other duties assigned.
• Checking incoming personnel and visitors after hours.
• Performing individual post functions as set forth in Department Post Orders.
• Performing other duties assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Three to five years of experience in the field of health care security, law enforcement, or a related field.
• To be completed within 12 months of employment: IAHSS Basic Certification program.
• To be completed within 18 months of employment: IAHSS Supervisory Certificate Program.
• Basic level of personal computer skills, including word processing/spreadsheet applications.
• Basic knowledge of security access systems (on the job training will be provided for UCH security systems).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Medical Center layout, operations, departmental relationships and administrative and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Three to five years of experience in the field of health care security, law enforcement, or a related field.
• To be completed within 12 months of employment: IAHSS Basic Certification program.
• To be completed within 18 months of employment: IAHSS Supervisory Certificate Program.
• Basic level of personal computer skills, including word processing/spreadsheet applications.
• Basic knowledge of security access systems (on the job training will be provided for UCH security systems).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Medical Center layout, operations, departmental relationships and administrative and departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and emergency response protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance plans.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a 100% onsite position with evening shifts.