Security Officer

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Full Time Support

6 days ago Requisition

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Establish and maintain safety on campus. Respond to requests made via Misericordia’s radio, cell phone and direct requests as relating to security’s official duties and responsibilities. Lock and secure assigned buildings and gates. Securing assigned buildings include patrolling interior/exterior perimeter. Complete tasks assigned pertaining to security’s PM’s policies and procedures; both written and expressed.

• Enforce all Misericordia Home policies and procedures as directed.
• Investigate and document campus incidents and disturbances to ensure the safety of residents, employees, and visitors.
• Attend mandatory quarterly interdepartmental and direct safety meetings.
• Maintain the physical ability to respond quickly to emergencies, including stair climbing and other exertion.
• Remain flexible in duty assignments and rotations.
• Provide escorts for emergency personnel, staff, and visitors to authorized areas as needed.
• Monitor individuals and situations to ensure campus safety.
• Conduct regular patrols and surveillance to maintain visibility and prevent unauthorized campus access.
• Adhere to shift requirements, duties, and responsibilities.
• Respond promptly to all communications via radio or phone.
• Complete all required security training.

• Must possess a valid PERC card and Illinois driving license before consideration.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, be trustworthy and responsible.
• Potential candidates must be able to follow instructions both precisely
  and
  promptly, and highly professional at all times.
• Candidates MUST also be able to work both as a team and independently, make reasonable decisions independently and formulate strong thought-out course of actions in emergency situations.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of a 20-hour security certificate
• At least one year of security experience
• Lock and secure assigned buildings and gates; securing buildings includes patrolling interior and exterior perimeter of assigned buildings.
• Must be reliable and flexible with regard to scheduling
• Adheres to scheduled hours in current position

$24.00

Differential:

Weekday Overnight & PM – $1.50

Weekend PM and Overnight - $3.00

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Matching
• Roth 401k with 2% match tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Referral bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Many opportunities for growth throughout the company
• Various professional trainings offered
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

Full-Time

Mon. – Wed. / 2pm – 10pm

Sat. & Sun. / 6am – 2pm

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.