Hospital Security & Safety Specialist

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

Job summary

Carle Health in Normal, IL seeks a dedicated security officer to protect patients, visitors, and staff, patrolling the hospital grounds and building perimeters, and responding to emergencies as directed. You will identify risks, enforce access control, and document incidents with precise reports.

The role requires CPI and FOID certifications within specified timelines, HS diploma, and valid IL driver’s license, with prior military, public safety, law enforcement or security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPI Training within 3 months.
• FOID card required.
• Driver's License (IL).
• BLS within 30 days.
• HS Diploma or GED.
• Professional experience in military, public safety, law enforcement or security.

Responsibilities

• Perform security patrols of the hospital, garage and perimeter.
• Identify and mitigate conditions compromising security.
• Report and correct safety/security violations.
• Check ID badges of visitors and staff.
• De-escalate disruptive behavior and respond to emergencies.
• Complete incident reports and preserve evidence.

Skills

Security awareness

De-escalation

Incident reporting

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CPI Training

FOID Card

Driver's License

BLS Certification

Job description

Carle Health in Normal, IL seeks a dedicated security officer to protect patients, visitors, and staff, patrolling the hospital grounds and building perimeters, and responding to emergencies as directed. You will identify risks, enforce access control, and document incidents with precise reports.

The role requires CPI and FOID certifications within specified timelines, HS diploma, and valid IL driver’s license, with prior military, public safety, law enforcement or security experience preferred.