Armed Public Safety Officer - Healthcare Campus

Hugh Chatham Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Public Safety Officer I - Armed for 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM). 40 hours weekly, benefits eligible, pay range $22.90–$34.35 per hour. Includes patrols, incident reporting, and de-escalation duties across hospital grounds.

Requires CHSO, FOID/CCW, NIMS, and related licensure; HS diploma or GED; 1 year security/public safety experience. Position emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and compliance with all policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in security/public safety or related area.
• Licensure and certification requirements include CHSO, FOID/CCW, NIMS, and other state rules.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism and safety.
• Maintains professional appearance, assists with information and directions.
• Performs interior/exterior patrols, identifies hazards, and monitors visitors.
• Responds to emergencies, de-escalates when possible, and enforces safety protocols.
• Coordinates with law enforcement and first responders as needed.
• Completes timely reports and documents incidents for leadership review.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Communication

Emergency response

Incident reporting

Patrolling

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Advocate Health in Park Ridge, IL seeks a Public Safety Officer I - Armed for 1st shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM). 40 hours weekly, benefits eligible, pay range $22.90–$34.35 per hour. Includes patrols, incident reporting, and de-escalation duties across hospital grounds.

Requires CHSO, FOID/CCW, NIMS, and related licensure; HS diploma or GED; 1 year security/public safety experience. Position emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and compliance with all policies.