Healthcare Security & Safety Officer - Day Shifts

St. Mary’s Hospital - Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Per Diem Security Officer to provide security services, including electronic surveillance and routine rounds. You will coordinate facility responses to incidents and help enforce policies to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role supports a multi-disciplinary Environment of Care approach and includes participation in staff education. Driving as needed for hospital business is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• State Driver’s license upon hire.
• Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report.

Responsibilities

• Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security Officers’ rounds.
• Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Enforces policy & procedure, ensuring equitable enforcement.
• Follows guidelines and perpetual monitoring techniques, towards establishing a safe workplace for employees and a safe environment of care.
• Works with the Environment of Care committee to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to security and safety.
• Participates in employee awareness and education.
• Driving as needed for company business.

Skills

Healthcare security experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is seeking a Per Diem Security Officer to provide security services, including electronic surveillance and routine rounds. You will coordinate facility responses to incidents and help enforce policies to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role supports a multi-disciplinary Environment of Care approach and includes participation in staff education. Driving as needed for hospital business is required.