Public Safety Officer
As a Public Safety Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff within our healthcare facility. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe environment, responding to security incidents, and upholding hospital policies and procedures.
What you will do :
- Conducting regular patrols of hospital premises, including parking areas and buildings.
- Monitoring security cameras and alarm systems to identify and respond to potential security threats or suspicious activities.
- Enforcing access control policies by verifying the identity of individuals entering the facility.
- Issuing visitor badges and maintain accurate records of visitor activity.
- Responding promptly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, and alarms.
- Assisting in evacuations and lockdown procedures when necessary.
- Documenting all security incidents, accidents, and unusual activities in detailed reports.
- Collecting and preserving evidence when required.
- Providing assistance to patients, visitors, and staff members as needed.
- Escorting individuals to their destinations within the hospital when requested.
- Ensuring compliance with hospital security policies, as well as state and federal regulations related to healthcare security.
- Reporting policy violations or breaches to the Supervisor.
- Maintaining effective communication with the Public Safety team, hospital staff, and law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Relaying important information and updates to appropriate parties.
What you will need :
The level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a High School education or equivalent. Working knowledge of the Security Laws in the State of Illinois preferred.Ability to pass NCH written Security Competency Test within 6 months of initial date of employment and annually thereafter.Must successfully complete and maintain a minimum standard of American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR and EAD training within 3 months of hire.Ability to successfully complete mandatory Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter.Must possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license.Benefits :
Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)Incentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities