Security Officer

Quick Facts

• Full-time (40 hours/week) night shift: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM with every-other-weekend rotation

Description

Security Officer I protects the hospital from theft and damage while ensuring patient, visitor, and staff safety. Under security leadership direction, you investigate disturbances, monitor security systems, perform patrols, and respond to emergency codes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quell hospital incidents and disturbances
• Complete descriptive incident reports for supervisory personnel
• Notify appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepare descriptive reports
• Conduct regular perimeter and internal patrols (on foot and mobile) to prevent unauthorized entry
• Investigate hazardous conditions, theft, criminal activity, and other security/safety issues
• Monitor access control, fire and duress alarms, and security video systems
• Control traffic to ensure emergency vehicle access and appropriate patient/visitor access
• Control traffic during incidents and for helicopter transports
• Maintain security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors per schedules and special circumstances
• Provide staff escorts to their vehicles as requested
• Deliver deceased bodies to the morgue and release them to authorized persons per established policy
• Respond to all emergency codes per department guidelines
• Alert the department manager of activities or deviations that may require follow-up or disciplinary action
• Enforce hospital policies and procedures
• Perform contraband searches for patient and employee safety as needed
• Monitor individuals or situations to ensure patient and employee safety
• Oversee staff parking permit processing and 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 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 to interact effectively with employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, and law enforcement/other agencies
• Writing skills to complete required reports and paperwork
• Physical ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Ability to pass a background check including criminal history (case-by-case evaluation)

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification (refer to the benefits details)