Hospital Security Specialist I

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Annual raise and incentive bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Security Officer I to support hospital safety and protection of patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, reporting, and coordination with local authorities, all while adhering to hospital policies.

The role requires high-school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and completion of required certifications within stated timelines. 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High-school diploma or GED.
• Licensure: Valid driver’s license.
• Certification: IAHSS Basic within 90 days of hire.
• Certification: BLS through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire.
• Certification: Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 6 months of hire.
• Behavioral Attributes: Interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Security Officer I to support hospital safety and protection of patients, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, reporting, and coordination with local authorities, all while adhering to hospital policies.

The role requires high-school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and completion of required certifications within stated timelines. 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, with comprehensive benefits.