Security Officer Night shift

Salary range: $20.00 - $28.00 hourly. Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreements for union positions.

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The Security Officer I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM and complies with all relevant policies and regulatory standards. The role provides protection for patients, visitors, associates, and medical staff, investigates disturbances, and restrains patients upon the proper direction of medical or clinical staff.

Schedule:

Thursday–Monday with Tuesday’s & Wednesday’s off.

• Investigate and quell hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient, visitor, and employee security.
• Complete descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Notify appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepare descriptive reports.
• Perform regular perimeter and internal patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds to assure protection of patients and property.
• Conduct investigations into incidents of hazardous conditions, theft, criminal activity, and other security or safety issues.
• Monitor the access control, fire and duress alarms, and the security video system.
• Control traffic to allow access for emergency vehicles and patients and visitors, including helicopter transports when necessary.
• Maintain security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors according to schedules or special circumstances.
• Provide escorts for staff to their vehicles as requested.
• Deliver deceased bodies to the morgue and release same to authorized persons per established policies.
• Respond to all emergency codes in accordance with department guidelines.
• Alert the department Manager of any activities or deviations that may require disciplinary action or follow-up.
• Enforce all hospital policies and procedures as directed.
• Display a competent and professional service image while remaining approachable and service‑mindful.
• Conduct contraband searches for patient and employee safety as needed.
• Monitor individuals or situations to ensure patient and employee safety as needed.
• Oversee staff parking permit process and monitor compliance per established policy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High‑school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire
• Maintain IAHSS Basic certification
• Current Basic Life Support 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 necessary to interact effectively with employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, law enforcement, and other agencies
• Writing skills necessary to complete reports and paperwork that meet departmental standards
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle

• Experience in healthcare security, police work, or military service
• Valid FOID card
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that permits a background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act, are followed.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.