Security Officer I

Quick Facts

• Role: Security Officer I

Description

Protect the hospital by adhering to organizational policies and procedures, safeguarding patients, visitors, associates, and medical staff, and preventing theft and damage. Investigate and quell incidents and disturbances, monitor security systems, complete descriptive reports, and respond to emergency codes. Conduct regular patrols, control access and traffic, maintain restricted-area security, and provide escort and security support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quell hospital incidents and disturbances

• Complete descriptive reports for supervisory personnel

• Notify appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepare descriptive reports when required

• Perform regular perimeter and internal patrols (foot and mobile)

• Investigate hazardous conditions, reported theft, criminal activity, and other security/safety issues

• Monitor access control system, fire and duress alarms, and security video system

• Control traffic for emergency vehicle access, patient/visitor access, incidents, and helicopter transports

• Check and lock restricted-area doors according to schedules or special circumstances

• Provide escorts for staff to their vehicles when requested

• Deliver deceased bodies to the morgue and release them to authorized persons per policy

• Respond to emergency codes per departmental guidelines

• Alert the department manager of activities or deviations requiring disciplinary action or follow-up

• Enforce hospital policies and procedures

• Conduct contraband searches as needed

• Monitor individuals/situations to ensure patient and employee safety

• Oversee staff parking permit process and monitor compliance

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High-school diploma or GED

• Valid driver’s license

• Successful completion of IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire and 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 for effective interaction with diverse individuals and agencies

• Writing skills to complete reports and paperwork to departmental standards

• Physical ability and knowledge to operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being

• Benefits details available via the company benefits page

• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification

• Sign-on bonus eligibility: internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible (exception noted for new graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse)