Healthcare Security & Safety Officer - Day Shift

Edward Elmhurst Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Edward-Elmhurst Health’s Elmhurst Hospital is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Day shift. This full-time role involves unarmed security, patrols, incident reporting, escorting patients and visitors, and directing traffic within hospital grounds.

You will work 40 hours weekly (days) with responsibilities including crisis response, securing doors and windows, and coordinating with police if needed. Must have HS diploma, valid FOID, CPR, and driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Illinois FOID within 90 days of start date.
• CPR certification within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPI certification within six months.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols facilities and grounds on foot or by vehicle.
• Reports incidents and potential losses; coordinates with police when needed.
• Responds to service calls promptly and professionally.
• Escort patients or visitors to destinations when required.
• Directs vehicle traffic around hospital facilities and secures loading docks.

Skills

Customer service

Patrol procedures

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare environment experience

Tools

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Edward-Elmhurst Health’s Elmhurst Hospital is seeking a Public Safety Officer for the Day shift. This full-time role involves unarmed security, patrols, incident reporting, escorting patients and visitors, and directing traffic within hospital grounds.

You will work 40 hours weekly (days) with responsibilities including crisis response, securing doors and windows, and coordinating with police if needed. Must have HS diploma, valid FOID, CPR, and driver’s license.