Security Officer

Saint Anthony Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

PSLF program

Free parking

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint Anthony Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for the day shift. You will protect patients, employees, and visitors while patrolling the campus and reporting hazards to maintain a safe environment.

This role requires a High school diploma, a valid Illinois driver’s license, and 1–3 years of related security or housekeeping experience. You will be responsible for access control, parking enforcement, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and management of aggression.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess customer services skills.
• Possess organizational skills.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders. Reports on safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Controls parking and traffic flow in parking areas; enforces parking regulations.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities. Secures patient valuables or lost and found articles; maintains logs of items received.
• Monitors conduct of visitors on hospital premises; confront unauthorized people for questioning as needed.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students and visitors; aids with restraints of patients as needed.
• Transports personnel and equipment in hospital owned vehicles. Escorts personnel parking lots and hospital buildings as requested.
• Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Organizational skills

Report writing

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Security Officer

Saint Anthony Hospital Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

Security Officer

Position Title: Security Officer – Security Department

Full Time

Day Shift

Compensation: $39K to $47K

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

About Us

Saint Anthony Hospital is a diverse and community-centric organization your career can thrive in, while addressing the health and wellness challenges that families in our neighborhood face. Our employees deliver on our mission and achieve success by working together to provide excellent customer service and patient care.

Position Summary

Provides security for patients, employees, and visitors. Protects hospital buildings, assets, and premises.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders. Reports on safety and/or fire hazards or security violations. 20%
• Controls parking and traffic flow in parking areas; enforces parking regulations. 15%
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities. Secures patient valuables or lost and found articles; maintains logs of items received. 15%
• Monitors conduct of visitors on hospital premises; confront unauthorized people for questioning as needed. 15%
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, students and visitors; aids with restraints of patients as needed. 15%
• Transports personnel and equipment in hospital owned vehicles. Escorts personnel parking lots and hospital buildings as requested. 10%
• Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required. 10%

Work Experience

1 to 3 years of housekeeping experience.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess valid Illinois driver’s license
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and management of aggression
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Possess customer services skills
• Possess organizational skills
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to read and write English

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision). Coverage begins on new hires on the first day
• Employer matching retirement plans
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Free parking
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Saint Anthony Hospital Highlights

• Community Hospital with Modern Technology: Work in an environment that blends advanced tools with a missiondriven, communityfocused approach.
• Competitive Salaries: Earn a strong, marketaligned compensation package.
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a soontocome transformation as we transition into a new, nextgeneration healthcare campus.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a closeknit team that values communication, teamwork, and mutual support.
• Professional Growth: Build your skills in an organization that invests in its people and encourages continuous development.
• Meaningful Work: Serve a diverse patient population and make a real impact on their health journey.
• Recognition: We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and a respected teaching hospital shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

As part of Saint Anthony Hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality health care, we will be building a new state-of-the-art hospital to serve as an anchor to the Focal Point Community Campus. Learn more at focalpointchicago.org