Healthcare Security Officer I

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to protect patients, staff and visitors in a hospital setting. The role administers access control, responds to incidents, conducts patrols, and supports emergency codes under supervision of Security Leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and relevant certifications (IAHSS Basic, BLS) within stated timelines. Experience in healthcare security is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High-school diploma or GED.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license.
• Certification: IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire; BLS within 9 months.
• Defensive tactics training completed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient, visitor, and employee security.
• Completes descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Notifies appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepares descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Performs regular perimeter and internal patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds to assure protection of patients and property and to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons into the hospital.
• Conducts investigations into incidents of hazardous conditions, reported theft, criminal activity, and any other security or safety issues as reported.
• Monitors the access control system, fire and duress alarms, and the security video system.
• Controls traffic as necessary to always assure access for emergency vehicles and access for patients and visitors accordingly.
• Maintains security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors according to pre-set schedules or as required by special circumstances.
• Provides escorts for staff to their vehicles as requested.
• Delivers deceased bodies to the morgue and releases same to authorized persons in accordance with established policies.
• Responds to all emergency codes in accordance with department specific guidelines.
• Alerts the department Manager of any activities or deviation from departmental standards that may require disciplinary action or follow-up.
• Enforces all hospital policies and procedures as directed.
• Officers must display a competent and professional service image yet be approachable and service minded at all times.
• This image should encourage people to freely ask for assistance or convey information that may allow the officer to prevent problems or reduce exposure of the hospital to damage or loss.
• Conduct contraband searches for patient and employee safety as needed.
• Monitor individuals or situations to ensure patient and employee safety as needed.
• Oversees staff parking permit process, and monitors compliance per established policy and procedure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare

Associate/Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

FOID card (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to protect patients, staff and visitors in a hospital setting. The role administers access control, responds to incidents, conducts patrols, and supports emergency codes under supervision of Security Leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and relevant certifications (IAHSS Basic, BLS) within stated timelines. Experience in healthcare security is preferred.