Security Officer

Security Officers patrol various Health Center facilities and grounds to secure the safety, health and welfare of patients, visitors, and employees.

Department:
Security

Hours:

Part‑time, 20 hours a week

Shift: 2‑week rotating schedule – Sunday through Saturday. Week1:
Monday 10:00pm – 6:00am;
Saturday 6:00pm – 6:00am. Week2:
Sunday 6:00pm – 6:00am;
Monday 10:00pm – 6:00am.

Pay: $19.61–$30.40 per hour, based on experience.

• Assists ambulances and helicopters with loading and unloading patients/equipment and secures helipad.
• Complete daily activity reports (D.A.R.s).
• Completes routine incident reports, answers telephones, and relays messages.
• Conducts fire drills monthly.
• Directs staff, visitors, and patients to various areas in the Health Center.
• Directs traffic around the Health Center complex to prevent congestion.
• Escort staff, visitors, and patients to Health Center parking lots.
• Monitors security cameras and alarm system; dispatches appropriate personnel to investigate incidents.
• Patrols the Health Center complex, ensuring unoccupied office and storage areas are secure, checks parking lots for vandalism and theft, and inspects machinery and equipment.
• Reports and investigates incidents or unusual occurrences to appropriate Health Center management and/or police department.
• Responds to and assists in restraining patients who are combative.
• Responds to disturbances between patients, visitors, or family members.
• Responds to emergency situations such as “Dr. Red,” “PlanD,” and non‑functional elevators.
• Assists in locating and extinguishing fires, and moving patients and visitors to safety.
• Responds to incidents involving undesirable individuals on the Health Center Complex; escorts or detains individuals for the police department.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License (required).
• Firearm Owner’s  (IL) (required).