Armed Public Safety Officer – Hospital Security

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Public Safety Officer to provide security services with a professional, service-oriented approach at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The role involves 2nd shift patrols, incident response, and collaboration with hospital staff to maintain a safe environment for patients and visitors.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typically 1 year of security/public safety or related customer-service experience.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services with a professional, customer-service approach and adherence to policies.
• Performs interior and exterior patrols, identifying hazards and maintaining safety.
• Responds to emergencies, incidents, and potential threats with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Investigates incidents and documents reports with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintains training standards in radio communications, restraint methods, and safety procedures.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Public safety awareness

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Public Safety Officer to provide security services with a professional, service-oriented approach at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The role involves 2nd shift patrols, incident response, and collaboration with hospital staff to maintain a safe environment for patients and visitors.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, with strong communication and de-escalation skills.