Armed Public Safety Officer - Patient-Focused Security

Advocate Health; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Public Safety Officer I - Armed for Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. The role is full-time on the 3rd shift, with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends off.

Responsibilities include patrolling, incident response, de-escalation, and collaboration with medical staff and law enforcement. LICs: FOID or equivalent per state guidelines; firearm endrosement required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in security, public safety, or customer service with emergency response exposure.
• Must pass background checks, drug screen, and pre-employment/periodic screenings.
• Willingness to carry department firearm and comply with licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services with a professional, customer-service approach.
• Maintain professional appearance and comply with safety rules and policies.
• Patrol interior and exterior areas to identify hazards and enforce access control.
• Respond to emergencies, de-escalate threats, and investigate incidents.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and first responders as needed.
• Prepare timely reports and support departmental rounds and education.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

De-escalation

Public safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring a Public Safety Officer I - Armed for Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. The role is full-time on the 3rd shift, with a mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends off.

Responsibilities include patrolling, incident response, de-escalation, and collaboration with medical staff and law enforcement. LICs: FOID or equivalent per state guidelines; firearm endrosement required.