Evening Public Safety & Security Officer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) to maintain a secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will patrol, control access, respond to alarms, conduct basic investigations and prepare reports, while promoting compassion and safety in all interactions.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Illinois Peace Officer certification or 20 hours of mandated training, 2 years security experience preferred, and a

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• Minimum of 20 hours training outlined by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, or certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Illinois.
• Security experience – 2 years preferred.
• Knowledge of security procedures, investigation techniques and reporting and public safety rules and codes.
• Three to six month’s orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with SRALab policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous assistance to employees, visitors and staff; 1 year customer service experience.
• Ability to interact respectfully with all staff and patients; confront and control potentially hostile persons.
• Ability to restrain abusive or hostile persons and apply proper body mechanics for transferring patients.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Cerner, Informacast, and C-Cure systems.
• Must have and maintain a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License; commit to obtaining within 6 months.
• Within 12 months, become Certified in IAHSS Beginner Course.
• Associate degree in criminal justice or military experience preferred.
• Public Safety apprentice program available to internal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas, searching for safety hazards, presence of unauthorized persons, and other potential sources of harm to persons or property.
• Maintains secure facilities, ensuring entrances are locked as required, controlling authorized access to rooms and offices.
• Responds to burglar, robbery and fire alarms disturbances, as well as suspicious persons, accidents, and other public service calls.
• Conducts preliminary investigation on complaints, incidents and accidents, and prepares written reports on activities and investigations.
• Enforces all hospital safety and security rules and regulations including smoking and parking policies.
• Maintains departmental equipment, including uniforms and accessories.
• Provides directions and general information to patients, visitors and staff, including assisting patients in and out of vehicles and wheelchairs when necessary.
• Assist with transporting employees from SRALab to and from offsite garages, and authorized areas via security vehicle.
• Assists with traffic control of the main driveway and parking garage including escorting patients, visitors, and employees to parking areas.
• Transports prescriptions, blood, gases, patient stats, and doctors’ orders as needed.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Skills

Security procedures

Investigation techniques

Public safety rules

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in criminal justice

IAHSS Beginner Course

Illinois Peace Officer certification

Tools

Outlook

Cerner

Informacast

C-Cure

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Evening Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm) to maintain a secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will patrol, control access, respond to alarms, conduct basic investigations and prepare reports, while promoting compassion and safety in all interactions.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Illinois Peace Officer certification or 20 hours of mandated training, 2 years security experience preferred, and a