Patrol Officer

hshs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO & leave balance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

FSAs

Employee rewards

Discount program

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) seeks a Patrol Officer to safeguard St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. The role involves regular foot and mobile patrols, detailed reporting, and professional interaction with staff, patients, and families.

A strong customer-service mindset and adherence to safety protocols are essential. Pay ranges from $18.50 to $26.83 hourly, with full-time schedule (40 hrs/wk) and benefits. Requires a valid driver’s license; OC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required.
• Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or military service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of hospital premises by conducting regular foot and mobile patrols.
• Maintain detailed reports and interact professionally with staff, patients and families.
• Provide excellent customer service while adhering to company standards and safety protocols.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required.

Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or military service is preferred.

Job description

Pay Range

$18.50 - $26.83

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Patrol Officer to join our team. The Patrol Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the hospital premises by conducting regular foot and mobile patrols, maintaining detailed reports, and interacting professionally with both internal and external personnel, patients, & families. This role involves managing assigned security equipment, maintaining patrol vehicles, and effectively communicating with supervisors to ensure operational efficiency. The officer is expected to provide excellent customer service while adhering to company standards and safety protocols.

Position Specifics

• Department: Security
• Core Function: Support Services
• Schedule: Full Time, 40 hrs/wk, 6:00am-6:00pm, every other weekend
• Facility: St. John's Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required.
• Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or military service is preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with knowledge of private security functions obtained through education or work experience such as military, public safety or fire department is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid state driver’s license is required.
• Successfully complete the Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Certification within the first 90 days of employment is preferred, if applicable.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine‑learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]