IMH Public Safety Officer

Overview

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system. UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital seeks an Armed Public Safety Officer in the Safety Department. This is a 100% onsite opportunity based in the greater Chicagoland area.

• Respond to all emergency situations (fire, bomb threat, combative patient, armed subject, lockdown, etc.) on campus and take appropriate action to mitigate or eliminate risk
• Conduct internal and external patrols of all facilities and grounds for persons needing assistance, safety violations, and evidence of criminal or suspicious activity
• Ensure security-sensitive areas of the facility are properly secured
• Assist with enforcement of Ingalls policies and procedures, including access control, identification badges, parking, smoking and fire safety
• Investigate and document safety hazards or criminal incidents
• Maintain HIPAA compliance for all protected health information (PHI)
• Coordinate with law enforcement and fire service personnel responding to the campus
• Complete written incident reports in a timely manner
• Maintain understanding of Dispatch operations and provide Dispatch relief as needed
• Conduct searches of persons and property for contraband when necessary
• Provide transportation for patients, visitors and staff to and from their vehicles when requested
• Collect, inventory and secure patient belongings as required
• Maintain duty posts in the Emergency Department areas and assist clinical staff when requested
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Operate Microsoft Office applications
• Use Ten-Codes
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers in stressful situations
• Filing and paperwork requires good English language skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Current CPR Card (American Heart Association)
• Valid Illinois Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Card
• State of Illinois 40-Hour Armed Security Officer Certification (Semi-Automatic firearm) with firearm requalification within six months of hire
• Completion of Training/Certifications provided by Ingalls:
• State of Illinois Firearm Control Card (issued after hire)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification (within 60 days of employment)
• IAHSS Basic Certified Healthcare Security Officer within six months of appointment
• Complete required FEMA ICS 100 and 200 level courses within six months of appointment

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience in a public safety position (public safety/security officer, police officer, firefighter/EMT) or comparable military service

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full-time (1.0)
• Shift: 12 hr, Rotating - 6:00pm to 6:30am; 6:00am to 6:30pm
• The position requires uniformed Public Safety Officer duties to supplement staff across shifts; rotating shifts may be required to address 24/7 department staffing
• Unit/Department:
  Security Department
• CBA Code:
  Non-Union

As a condition of employment, pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and flu vaccination requirements may apply, with exemptions considered for medical or religious reasons where allowed by law.

UChicago Medicine provides a transparent overview of compensation and benefits. Specific pay ranges are behaviorally determined based on qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations. Details are provided during the hiring process and may be influenced by internal equity and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.