Security Officer

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; Illinois; On-site; USD 27,014 - 41,879; Part time

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking part-time Security Officers to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees across various facilities.

Responsibilities include patrolling, assisting in emergencies, directing traffic, and completing incident reports. Candidates must have a high school diploma and valid licenses to work in Illinois.

The position offers rotating shifts at a pay rate of $19.61–$30.40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Firearm Owner’s ID Card (IL) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Patrol various Health Center facilities and grounds.
• Assist ambulances and helicopters with patient loading/unloading.
• Complete daily activity reports.
• Conduct fire drills monthly.
• Direct traffic and guide visitors within the Health Center.
• Monitor security cameras and dispatch personnel.
• Report and investigate incidents or unusual occurrences.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Firearm Owner’s ID Card (IL)

Job description

Security Officers patrol various Health Center facilities and grounds to secure the safety, health and welfare of patients, visitors, and employees.

Department: Security

Hours: Part‑time, 20 hours a week

Shift: 2‑week rotating schedule – Sunday through Saturday. Week1: Monday 10:00pm – 6:00am; Saturday 6:00pm – 6:00am. Week2: Sunday 6:00pm – 6:00am; Monday 10:00pm – 6:00am.

Pay: $19.61–$30.40 per hour, based on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists ambulances and helicopters with loading and unloading patients/equipment and secures helipad.
• Complete daily activity reports (D.A.R.s).
• Completes routine incident reports, answers telephones, and relays messages.
• Conducts fire drills monthly.
• Directs staff, visitors, and patients to various areas in the Health Center.
• Directs traffic around the Health Center complex to prevent congestion.
• Escort staff, visitors, and patients to Health Center parking lots.
• Monitors security cameras and alarm system; dispatches appropriate personnel to investigate incidents.
• Patrols the Health Center complex, ensuring unoccupied office and storage areas are secure, checks parking lots for vandalism and theft, and inspects machinery and equipment.
• Reports and investigates incidents or unusual occurrences to appropriate Health Center management and/or police department.
• Responds to and assists in restraining patients who are combative.
• Responds to disturbances between patients, visitors, or family members.
• Responds to emergency situations such as “Dr. Red,” “PlanD,” and non‑functional elevators.
• Assists in locating and extinguishing fires, and moving patients and visitors to safety.
• Responds to incidents involving undesirable individuals on the Health Center Complex; escorts or detains individuals for the police department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License (required).
• Firearm Owner’s ID Card (IL) (required).