Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 26,367 - 37,553; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Security Officer at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL. The role involves performing security services, coordinating responses to potential issues, and enforcing policies to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Successful candidates will have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and experience in healthcare security is preferred. The position offers competitive compensation starting around $23.20 per hour and allows for a flexible, per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare security or a related field preferred.
• State Driver’s license upon hire.
• Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report.

Responsibilities

• Perform security services, including electronic surveillance.
• Coordinate facility response to potential problems for patients and visitors.
• Enforce policy & procedure ensuring equitable enforcement.

Skills

Healthcare security experience

Electronic surveillance

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Security

Schedule: Per Diem, Variable shift

Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary's Hospital

Location: Kankakee, IL 60901

Responsibilities

Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security Officers’ rounds. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for patients, employees, and visitors. Enforces policy & procedure, ensuring equitable enforcement. Follows guidelines and perpetual monitoring techniques, towards establishing a safe workplace for employees and a safe environment of care. Works with the Environment of Care committee to ensure a multi‑disciplinary approach to security and safety. Participates in employee awareness and education. Driving as needed for company business.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training.

• Experience in healthcare security or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Facility specific requirements:
  • State Driver’s license upon hire.
  • Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report.

Pay Transparency

St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.20 to $23.20. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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