Public Safety Officer 3rd shift

Community First Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits with low premiums

MetLife Dental and Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Free Garage Parking

Job summary

Community First Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Safety and Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. This full-time role involves monitoring assigned areas, assisting personnel, and responding to various requests. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, interpersonal skills, and must be over 21. Competencies in a healthcare environment are preferred. The position offers various benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have superior interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be 21 years old or older.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds, inside and outside assigned areas as scheduled.
• Provide assistance to other security personnel and hospital employees.
• Observe and document non-conformance to policies.
• Complete all paperwork as required.
• Handle confidential information discreetly.
• Respond timely to calls from nursing and other departments.
• Transport patients using wheelchairs or assistive devices.
• Accept and release patients' valuables and lost items.
• Assist with shift coverage when manpower is low.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited program

Job description

Description

The Safety and Security Officer perform activities necessary to the provision of a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, and visitors of the hospital and to protect the assets of Community First. At the discretion of the Supervisor, an Officer may also be assigned to perform supervisory duties as the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.).

This opportunity is full time: 11pm - 7:30am On Call: Rotation

New Grads Welcome

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Makes rounds, inside and outside of assigned areas as scheduled.
2. Provides assistance to other security personnel, hospital employees, and escorts visitors.
3. Observes and documents the non-conformance of policies and procedures.
4. Accurately completes all paperwork as required.
5. Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential information.
6. Responds to calls from nursing and other hospital departments in a timely manner.
7. Transports patients in wheelchairs or those using assistive devices.
8. Accepts and releases patient’s valuables and lost and found items (per policy) as needed.
9. Responds to requests for additional manpower to cover shift shortages.

Benefits

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees: United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans. Full Time premiums as low $50. Part time as low as $84| MetLife Dental |MetLife Vision| 6 Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off | Company Paid Short-term Disability | Company Paid Life Insurance | 401(k) | Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness | Career Advancement | Free Garage Parking

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience

• Highly prefer experience in a healthcare environment
• High School diploma or equivalent from an accredited program required
• Must be 21 years old+
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Team Player

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.