Public Safety Officer

Public Safety Officer

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$25.00/hr - $29.00/hr

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Public Safety Officer at our Hyde Park location. This position is 100% onsite and requires a resident of Greater Chicagoland. Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor, you will help maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors, and property. Duties include handling communications for the Public Safety Department, rotating and receiving all emergency and non‑emergency calls to the dispatch center, gathering descriptive information to determine the nature, urgency, location, and scope of incidents.

• Serve as a mentor and provide support to Public Safety Coordinators.
• Supervise shift operations.
• Conduct foot patrols in assigned areas, double‑tap required tour access points, and report identified safety and security risks/issues.
• Conduct mobile patrols on grounds and parking garages as assigned.
• Verify areas are properly locked and secured when performing patrols.
• Provide immediate response to unplanned life‑safety or security‑related emergencies and drills/exercises.
• Request emergency services and/or UCPD assistance when necessary.
• Manage two‑way communications and resources during daily operations and emergency response.
• Provide security escort services when requested.
• Provide immediate response to difficult or abusive patients and visitors as requested by staff. Assist clinical staff in restraining patients when necessary.
• Provide security in high‑risk areas.
• Perform dispatch communications and monitor CCTV.
• Maintain accurate records of request for service and other departmental activities.
• Assign Incident Report numbers and complete accurate, detailed reports for security‑related incidents.
• Assist with investigations of criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center.
• Communicate necessary information to other shifts, department administration, leadership, and UPCD in a timely manner.
• Direct and coordinate response to service calls and alarms.
• Attend court or other legal proceedings to provide details of specific incidents as required.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Completion of the following training or certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment:
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification
  • International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Handcuffing Certification
  • Use of Restraints

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent field preferred.
• At least one year in health care.

• Job type/FTE:
  Full‑time (1.0), 8‑hour shifts.
• Shift: Evenings.
• Unit/Department:
  Security Department.
• CBA code:
  Non‑Union.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management.
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care.

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion. We look for employees with passion, talent, and commitment to serve patients and each other. At UChicago Medicine, you’ll help advance medical innovation, serve community health needs, and move collective knowledge forward. Join us and add enriching human life to your profile.

UChicago Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID‑19 vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination is required during the pre‑employment process. Flu vaccination, a pre‑employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions are considered in accordance with applicable law.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably offered for the position. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience. Full‑time benefits include access to health, dental, vision, retirement, and other key benefits. For a full complement of benefit options, visit Benefits – UChicago Medicine.