Armed Public Safety Officer — Patient-Centered Security

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Advocate Christ Medical Center campus. The role involves patrols, incident response, and collaboration with law enforcement to keep patients and staff safe.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year in security or safety roles. The position requires strong communication, de-escalation skills, and the ability to handle demanding situations with professional composure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Typically 1 year of security or public safety experience.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations and protect people and property.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services with customer-service approach and professional demeanor.
• Patrol interior and exterior areas, identify hazards, and enforce safety rules.
• Respond to incidents, de-escalate threats, and document reports timely.

Skills

De-escalation

Communication

Emergency response

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Advocate Christ Medical Center campus. The role involves patrols, incident response, and collaboration with law enforcement to keep patients and staff safe.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and about 1 year in security or safety roles. The position requires strong communication, de-escalation skills, and the ability to handle demanding situations with professional composure.