Hospital Security Officer I — Patient & Staff Safety

Northwestern Medicine group; Wheaton (IL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to join our Illinois hospital security team. The role involves protecting patients, visitors, staff, and facilities, patrolling grounds, responding to incidents, and coordinating with medical staff under the direction of Security Leadership.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and certifications such as IAHSS Basic, BLS, and Defensive Tactics in Healthcare.

Competenze

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire; Maintain IAHSS Basic certification; BLS certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire; Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 6 months of hire.

Mansioni

• 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 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.
• Controls traffic as necessary during incidents and for helicopter transports.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to join our Illinois hospital security team. The role involves protecting patients, visitors, staff, and facilities, patrolling grounds, responding to incidents, and coordinating with medical staff under the direction of Security Leadership.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and certifications such as IAHSS Basic, BLS, and Defensive Tactics in Healthcare.