Armed Public Safety Officer (PRN) – Flexible Shifts

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Trinity Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Public Safety Officer I - Armed for PRN on-call coverage. This role supports the Public Safety department with security services, emergency response, and vigilant protection of patients and staff.

The position requires flexibility for variable shifts, weekends and holidays, and an armed credential. Prior security or public safety experience and a high school diploma are expected, with state firearms requirements and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience in security, public safety, or customer service.
• Able to obtain and maintain required certifications (e.g., CHSO) within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services with a customer-service approach, maintaining professionalism and following policies and training.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor to reassure patients, visitors, and staff while enforcing safety rules.
• conducts interior and exterior patrols, identifying hazards, auditing safety measures, managing patient valuables, and controlling traffic and access.
• Responds to emergencies, incidents, and service calls; de-escalates potential threats and uses force where appropriate and within training.
• Performs liaison duties with other departments and external law enforcement; conducts incident reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintains training standards (radio, de-escalation, first aid/CPR, TASER, etc.) and supports security operations during events and staffing gaps.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health's Trinity Hospital in Chicago is seeking a Public Safety Officer I - Armed for PRN on-call coverage. This role supports the Public Safety department with security services, emergency response, and vigilant protection of patients and staff.

The position requires flexibility for variable shifts, weekends and holidays, and an armed credential. Prior security or public safety experience and a high school diploma are expected, with state firearms requirements and ongoing training.