Armed Security Lead — Hospital Veteran (Evening Shift)

City of Hope; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks an experienced Senior Security Officer to ensure safety and security across the hospital environment in Chicago. The role requires carrying firearms in accordance with policy and law, with responsibilities spanning incident response, routine rounds, and documenting security events.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in law enforcement or military, possess CPR/AED certification within six months, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of law enforcement or military experience.
• Preferred: Departure from law enforcement or military within the last 5 years.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Sound judgment and quick decision-making ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Life Support certification (CPR/AED) within six months of hire.
• Eligibility to carry concealed firearms under LEOSA or IL statute.
• Firearm Control Card within 120 days of hire.
• Maintain current firearms qualification under LEOSA.
• Maintain a current Illinois FOID (Illinois residents only).

Responsibilities

• Responding to reported or observed acts of physical violence within the hospital.
• Proactively addressing any overt active threats on the premises.
• Documenting incidents through detailed reports for situations such as lost and found, alarms, disruptive patients or caregivers, vandalism, theft, and other security-related events.
• Conducting regular rounds throughout the hospital.

Skills

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Hope seeks an experienced Senior Security Officer to ensure safety and security across the hospital environment in Chicago. The role requires carrying firearms in accordance with policy and law, with responsibilities spanning incident response, routine rounds, and documenting security events.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in law enforcement or military, possess CPR/AED certification within six months, and hold a valid driver’s license.