Hospital Security Officer I – Protect & Respond

Northwestern Medicine; Woodstock (IL); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to safeguard patients, staff, and premises. You will perform patrols, monitor access, respond to incidents, and produce detailed reports for supervisory personnel.

As part of a care-focused team, you will cooperate with medical staff during disturbances and emergencies, enforcing policies while maintaining a professional presence. Valid certifications and readiness for shift work are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees, patients, visitors and external agencies.
• Attention to detail and ability to document incidents clearly.
• Basic reporting and communication skills as required by security operations.

Aufgaben

• 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 the entry of unauthorized persons into the hospital. These patrols are both on foot and mobile.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal Skills

Observation & Alertness

Ausbildung

High-school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to safeguard patients, staff, and premises. You will perform patrols, monitor access, respond to incidents, and produce detailed reports for supervisory personnel.

As part of a care-focused team, you will cooperate with medical staff during disturbances and emergencies, enforcing policies while maintaining a professional presence. Valid certifications and readiness for shift work are expected.