Healthcare Security Specialist

Carle Health; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a dedicated security professional in Illinois to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves patrolling hospital grounds and perimeter, identifying security risks, and responding to emergencies with measured judgment.

The position requires a valid Illinois driver’s license, FOID, CPI training within 3 months, and BLS within 30 days. You will work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Driver's license valid in Illinois (ILSOS) or able to obtain within 90 days
• FOID card within 60 days
• CPI training within 3 months
• BLS within 30 days (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Performs productive/purposeful security patrols of the hospital, garage and perimeter.
• Recognizes conditions which are or will compromise security and takes immediate actions to mitigate.
• Reports and/or corrects safety and security violations encountered during patrols.
• Takes proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances, and other criminal incidents.
• Checks to ensure that visitors and team members are wearing proper identification badges/passes.
• Immediately notifies the supervisor of security/safety-related problems or issues.
• Adheres to post orders for all fixed and patrol positions.
• Proactively and consistently submits work orders to correct safety/security violations discovered during patrols.
• Provides a timely and appropriate response to emergency calls for service.
• Ensures that the applicable policies, procedures, training and directives are followed according to the specifics of the emergency situation.
• Able to effectively de-escalate disruptive behavior.
• Able to remain in control of emotions and not take acting out behavior exhibited by others personally.
• Writes accurate grammatically correct incident reports and conducts thorough initial investigations.
• Follows-up on initial reports for additional information.
• Preserves evidence and crime scenes in accordance with departmental policies.

Skills

Driver's license (ILSOS)

FOID card

CPI training

BLS

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a dedicated security professional in Illinois to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves patrolling hospital grounds and perimeter, identifying security risks, and responding to emergencies with measured judgment.

The position requires a valid Illinois driver’s license, FOID, CPI training within 3 months, and BLS within 30 days. You will work in a fast-paced healthcare environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.