Hospital Security and Safety Officer (Emergency Response)

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

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a dedicated security officer to protect patients, visitors and staff, patrol a hospital complex, and promptly respond to emergencies. You will identify risks, de-escalate conflicts, and document incidents while maintaining professionalism with all stakeholders.

This role supports safety across hospital grounds and must adhere to post orders and policy guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess an IL driver’s license, FOID, CPI and BLS certifications, and

Qualifications

• Valid IL driver’s license or have license within 90 days of starting.
• FOID card within 6 months.
• CPI training within 3 months.
• BLS certification within 30 days.
• TASER certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs security patrols of the hospital, garage and perimeter.
• Recognizes conditions compromising security and mitigates.
• Reports and corrects safety and security violations.
• Mitigates thefts, disturbances and criminal incidents.
• Checks ID badges for visitors and team members.
• Notifies supervisor of security/safety issues immediately.
• Follows post orders for fixed and patrol positions.
• Submit work orders to correct safety/security violations.
• Responds promptly to emergency calls for service.
• Follows applicable policies during emergencies.
• De-escalates disruptive behavior effectively.
• Maintains composure and doesn’t take others’ actions personally.
• Writes accurate incident reports and conducts initial investigations.
• Follows up on initial reports for more information.
• Preserves evidence and crime scenes per policy.

Education

Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS)

FOID - Illinois State Police (ISP)

CPI Training

BLS - American Heart Association (AHA)

TASER Certification

Job description

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a dedicated security officer to protect patients, visitors and staff, patrol a hospital complex, and promptly respond to emergencies. You will identify risks, de-escalate conflicts, and document incidents while maintaining professionalism with all stakeholders.

This role supports safety across hospital grounds and must adhere to post orders and policy guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess an IL driver’s license, FOID, CPI and BLS certifications, and