Security Officer

Ascension; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking a part-time security professional to join the Security department. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment, responding to threats, and supporting emergency readiness.

Responsibilities include patrols, incident documentation, staff training, and adherence to campus safety policies. This position offers a rotating shift schedule and opportunities to contribute to a Catholic health system with a strong service culture.

Qualifications

• Drivers license required prior to hire or transfer date
• BLS Provider preferred
• Security Guard credential from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred
• Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and property through proactive monitoring and timely response to security threats.
• Investigate and document incidents, manage safety hazards, and ensure compliance with emergency and disaster preparedness policies, including participation in drills and simulations.
• Train and mentor staff on the environment of care and emergency management procedures to promote campus-wide safety awareness and preparedness.
• Perform foot and vehicle patrols, enforce traffic and parking regulations, report safety or equipment concerns, and operate security vehicles safely and responsibly.

Skills

Proactive monitoring

Incident documentation

Emergency management

Staff training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of related experience

Job description

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and property through proactive monitoring and timely response to security threats.
• Investigate and document incidents, manage safety hazards, and ensure compliance with emergency and disaster preparedness policies, including participation in drills and simulations.
• Train and mentor staff on the environment of care and emergency management procedures to promote campus-wide safety awareness and preparedness.
• Perform foot and vehicle patrols, enforce traffic and parking regulations, report safety or equipment concerns, and operate security vehicles safely and responsibly.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
• Department: Security
• Schedule: Rotating shift l Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and property through proactive monitoring and timely response to security threats.
• Investigate and document incidents, manage safety hazards, and ensure compliance with emergency and disaster preparedness policies, including participation in drills and simulations.
• Train and mentor staff on the environment of care and emergency management procedures to promote campus-wide safety awareness and preparedness.
• Perform foot and vehicle patrols, enforce traffic and parking regulations, report safety or equipment concerns, and operate security vehicles safely and responsibly.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Any State DL is accepted.
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred.
• Security Guard credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred
• Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) card preferred

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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