Security Officer I

Quick Facts

• Role: Security Officer I

• Schedule: 3 days, 12-hour rotating shifts

Description

Security Officer I supports the hospital’s mission by adhering to policies, procedures, and compliance standards to protect patients, visitors, staff, and property. The role investigates and resolves incidents, patrols hospital areas to prevent unauthorized entry, monitors security systems, and responds to emergency codes. Duties also include traffic control during incidents and helicopter transports, maintaining restricted-area security, and completing required reports.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quell hospital incidents and disturbances

• Complete descriptive incident reports for supervisory personnel

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

• Conduct regular perimeter and internal patrols (on foot and mobile)

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

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

• Control traffic to ensure access for emergency vehicles and appropriate access for patients and visitors

• 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 established policies

• Respond to emergency codes according to department guidelines

• Alert the department manager of activities or deviations that may require disciplinary action or follow-up

• Enforce hospital policies and procedures as directed

• Conduct contraband searches as needed for patient and employee safety

• Monitor individuals or 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 (BLS) 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 interacting effectively with patients, visitors, medical staff, employees, and law enforcement/other agencies

• Writing skills to complete department-standard reports and paperwork

• Physical ability and knowledge to operate a motor vehicle

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being

• Sign-on bonus eligibility depends on employment classification (some internal employees/rehires are not eligible within 1 year, with exceptions as described in the posting)