Hourly Pay Range
$18.84 - $27.32 – determined by experience and other factors.
Position Highlights
- Position: Public Safety Officer
- Location: Highland Park Hospital
- Per Diem- Resource - As Needed
- Hours: Shifts vary; Rotating - Day, PM, Nights
Position Overview
The purpose of this job is to provide security services to staff and visitors with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training.
What You Will Do
- Inspire confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor.
- Exercise critical thinking skills and work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff to determine best course of action to preserve patient, visitor, and staff safety.
- Be alert, observant, and ethical.
- Comply with and enforce all safety and security rules and regulations.
- Maintain department uniform and keep equipment in good repair.
- Perform routing responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, and patient valuables.
- Demonstrate ability in verbal and written communications.
- Use a computer to document work such as Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry.
- Maintain current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, etc.
- Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical personnel to evaluate the appropriate course of action.
What You Will Need
Education
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience
Preferred 3-5 years in security, related public safety, law enforcement, prior military service, or customer service equivalent, where primary responsibility includes responding to emergent situations and resolving risk to patients/customers, visitors, staff, and property.
Certification
Valid Driver’s License Required and PERC Card issued by State of Illinois within 9 months of employment; FOID card preferred, if not obtained within 90 days of being hired.
Benefits
- Premium pay for eligible employees
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.