Armed Public Safety Officer I

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's AMG Imani Village in Chicago, IL is seeking a Public Safety Officer I - Armed to provide a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, and property. The role requires strong customer service, communication, and observation skills, with a visible security presence.

Major duties include patrols, incident response, de-escalation, and coordination with law enforcement. Requires CHSO certification within two years, FOID, TASER training, and shifts Tue-Fri 1:00 PM–8:30 PM and Sat

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to respond appropriately to security incidents.
• Reliable attendance and professionalism.
• Flexible scheduling and willingness to accommodate shift changes based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services with a customer-service approach, focusing on professionalism and safety.
• Performs interior and exterior patrols to identify hazards and ensure security.
• Assists patients, staff, and visitors with information, directions, and help as needed.
• Coordinates with law enforcement and first responders and escalates incidents as required.
• Responds to emergencies, utilizes de-escalation, and enforces safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Observation

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health's AMG Imani Village in Chicago, IL is seeking a Public Safety Officer I - Armed to provide a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors, and property. The role requires strong customer service, communication, and observation skills, with a visible security presence.

Major duties include patrols, incident response, de-escalation, and coordination with law enforcement. Requires CHSO certification within two years, FOID, TASER training, and shifts Tue-Fri 1:00 PM–8:30 PM and Sat