Security Officer I (Part-Time, Evenings)

Quick Facts

• Part-time Security Officer role on the evening shift (3:50 p.m. to 12:20 a.m.) with alternating weekends and holidays.

Description

Protect patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property by following security policies and procedures, monitoring key security systems, and responding to incidents and emergencies. Conduct regular internal and perimeter patrols, investigate disturbances and hazardous conditions, and complete descriptive reports for supervisory personnel. You will also manage access control, alarms, and video monitoring while maintaining security of restricted areas.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quell hospital incidents and disturbances
• Complete descriptive incident reports for supervisory personnel
• Notify appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepare reports as needed
• Perform regular perimeter and internal patrols (foot and mobile)
• Investigate hazardous conditions, theft, criminal activity, and other security/safety issues
• Monitor access control system, fire and duress alarms, and security video system
• Control traffic to support emergency vehicle access, patient/visitor access, and helicopter transports
• Check and lock restricted area doors per schedule or special circumstances
• Provide escorts for staff to their vehicles as requested
• Deliver deceased bodies to the morgue and release to authorized persons per policy
• Respond to emergency codes per departmental guidelines
• Alert the department Manager to deviations requiring follow-up or disciplinary action
• Enforce hospital policies and procedures
• Conduct contraband searches as needed
• Monitor individuals/situations for 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; maintain IAHSS Basic certification
• Current Basic Life Support certification (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 to interact with employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, law enforcement, and outside agencies
• Writing skills to complete reports and paperwork meeting departmental standards
• Physical ability and knowledge to operate a motor vehicle
• Background check including criminal history