Public Safety Officer, Highland Park, Per Diem

Hourly Pay Range $18.84 - $27.32 – determined by experience and other factors. Position Highlights

• Position:
  Public Safety Officer
• Location:
  
  Highland Park Hospital
• Per Diem
  - Resource
  - As Needed
• Hours:
  
  Shifts vary;
  Rotating
  - Day, PM, Nights

• Inspire confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor.
• Exercise critical thinking skills and work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff to determine best course of action to preserve patient, visitor, and staff safety.
• Be alert, observant, and ethical.
• Comply with and enforce all safety and security rules and regulations.
• Maintain department uniform and keep equipment in good repair.
• Perform routing responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, and patient valuables.
• Demonstrate ability in verbal and written communications.
• Use a computer to document work such as Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry.
• Maintain current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, etc.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical personnel to evaluate the appropriate course of action.

High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred 3-5 years in security, related public safety, law enforcement, prior military service, or customer service equivalent, where primary responsibility includes responding to emergent situations and resolving risk to patients/customers, visitors, staff, and property.

Valid Driver’s License Required and PERC Card issued by State of Illinois within 9 months of employment; FOID card preferred, if not obtained within 90 days of being hired.

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.