Security Officer I

Quick Facts

• Role: Security Officer I
• Schedule: Part-time, Nights

Description

Part-time Security Officer I supports hospital safety by following established policies and procedures to protect patients, visitors, staff, and property. Under Security Leadership direction, you investigate incidents, patrol internal and perimeter areas, monitor access control, fire/duress alarms, and security video, and respond to emergency codes. The role also includes traffic control during incidents and helicopter transports, restricted-area door checks, escorts, contraband searches, and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quell hospital incidents and disturbances
• Complete descriptive incident reports for supervisory personnel
• Notify city officials (police and fire) as appropriate and prepare descriptive reports
• Perform regular perimeter and internal patrols (on 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 for emergency vehicle access and for patient/visitor access
• Control traffic during incidents and for helicopter transports
• Maintain security of restricted areas by checking and locking 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 all emergency codes per department guidelines
• Alert the department Manager of deviations from standards that may require follow-up
• Enforce hospital policies and procedures
• Maintain a professional, approachable, service-oriented presence to encourage requests for assistance and timely information sharing
• Conduct contraband searches for patient and employee safety 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; 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, law enforcement, and outside agencies
• Writing skills to complete reports and paperwork meeting departmental standards
• Physical ability and knowledge to operate a motor vehicle
• Preferred: experience in healthcare security, police work, or military service
• Preferred: valid FOID card; Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, plus protection for unexpected life events
• Benefits eligibility varies by employment classification (see the provided benefits link for details)
• Sign-on bonus eligibility depends on specific conditions (internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible; certain new graduate internal Registered Nurse candidates may be eligible)