Security Officer II - Security, Full-time, Days
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Security
Site Security, Security Management & Operations, Security Officer
Security Officer II - Security, Full-time, Days
- Full-time
- Salary Range Minimum : $21.64
- Salary Range Maximum: $32.46
- Compensation: USD 21.64 - USD 32.46 - hourly
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
Ready to join our quest for better?
Security Officer II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards
Responsible with the direct overall daily operations of a specifically assigned Security Department duty shift within the site’s Security Department when the shift’s Resource Coordinator is not present
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will serve as the shift leader in the absence of the Security Supervisor.
Responsible for communicating regularly with their respective Security Supervisor, Program Manager, and other site leadership regarding Security needs.
Responsible for the dissemination of information to assigned/scheduled Officers.
Assists in identifying opportunities for improvement regarding safety and security issues on their shift.
Assists the Security Supervisor as follows: performs general safety and security monitoring, providing recommendations to ensure compliance with NM safety policies as needed; provides operational oversight of campus specific security camera system and access control systems; and provides daily assessment of security risks within the NM campuses providing recommendations as appropriate.
Must maintain personal knowledge of/with industry standards and technology trends in healthcare security.
Responsible for the compilation of the operationalshift’srecords/reports and collaborating with other departments to maintain a safe environment in NM facilities during their assigned shift.
Must be able to build and maintain team cohesiveness on their shift
Responsible for deploying and utilizing appropriate security resources throughout their shift.
Proficient in and capable of a leadership role in any investigations of fire, theft, criminal activity and accidents on NM property as needed.
Assists employees new to their shift with their orientation and training
Assist employees with internal training, IAHSS testing, and all other education and competencies needs of the team.
Acts as a Security leadership reference for shift associates.
Adheres to, and assists, the Security Supervisor with the management of the Security Department’s policies and procedures.
Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient, visitor, and employee security. Notifies appropriate local police and fire as needed and within policy
Monitor patients for patient and employee safety as needed
Ensure Officers on their respective shift maintain patient monitoring needs within standards
Performs other related duties as assigned
Assists with additional responsibilities and ownership rolesi.e, vehicle maintenance, lost and found, Defensive Tactics in Healthcare assistant instructor, uniforms management, etc.
Education:
Requires a high-school diploma or GED
Licensure:
Valid driver’s license.
Certification:
Completion of IAHSS Basic and Advanced certifications.
Maintain IAHSS Basic certification
Maintain IAHSS Advanced 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.
Experience:
6 months minimum,1 yearpreferred experience working within NMHC Security Services.
Behavioral Attributes:
Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact…
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