Public Safety Officer - Resource

Public Safety Officer

Hourly Pay Range : $18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

Position : Public Safety Officer

Location : Northwest Community Hospital

Per Diem - Resource - As Needed

Hours : Shifts vary accordingly to the scheduling needs; Rotating - Day, PM, Nights

Position Overview

The purpose of this job is to provide security services to staff and visitors with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.

What You Will Do

Inspire confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor.

Has the ability to exercise critical thinking skills and work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff to determine best course of actions to preserve patient, visitor, and staff safety.

Be alert, observant, and ethical.

Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations.

Maintains department uniform and keeps equipment in good repair.

Performs routing responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to : inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, and patient valuables.

Demonstrate ability in verbal and written communications.

Ability to use a computer to document work such as (Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry).

Ability to meet and maintain current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, etc.

Ability to collaborate with clinical and non-clinical personnel to evaluate the appropriate course of action.

What You Will Need

Education : High School Diploma or GED

Experience : Preferred experience of 3-5 years of experience in security, related public safety, law enforcement, prior military service, or customer service equivalent, where primary responsibility includes responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose potential risk to patients / customers, visitors, staff, and / or property is strongly preferred.

Certification : Valid Driver's License Required and PERC Card (Permanent Employee Registration Card) issued by State of Illinois (IL) within 9 months of employment; FOID card preferred, if not, obtained with 90 days of being hired.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities