Armed Public Safety Lead — Hospital Security

Hugh Chatham Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Lead Public Safety Officer - Armed at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. The role demands at least five years in security/public safety, strong leadership, and the ability to respond decisively to emergencies while upholding patient and staff safety.

You will supervise officers, coordinate patrols, and ensure compliance with departmental policies. A valid firearm and IL FOID are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in security/public safety.
• Must be able to carry a department firearm and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services with a customer-service approach, maintaining professionalism and compliance with policies.
• Leads shift activities for Public Safety Officers; prioritizes tasks and reviews incident reports.
• Responds to emergencies, conflicts, and escalations; de-escalates and uses force only as needed.
• Maintains safety by monitoring compliance with procedures and coordinating with law enforcement.
• Trains staff, conducts briefings, and supports performance evaluations.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

De-escalation

Communication

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TASER (CEW)

FOID knowledge

Firearm safety

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Lead Public Safety Officer - Armed at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. The role demands at least five years in security/public safety, strong leadership, and the ability to respond decisively to emergencies while upholding patient and staff safety.

You will supervise officers, coordinate patrols, and ensure compliance with departmental policies. A valid firearm and IL FOID are required.