Security Officer-28050

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,989,000 - 3,341,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Security Officer to provide physical protection for people and property across Rush facilities. The role involves fixed and roving posts, responding to emergencies, and documenting violations in line with Rush policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid PERC, FOID, and completion of firearms training. Flexibility with scheduling and strong communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess/maintain a valid PERC from the IDFPR.
• Must possess/maintain a valid FOID card issued by ID
• Must have completed a 28-hour firearms training course from an approved provider.
• Must be eligible to obtain/maintain an Illinois FCC within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fixed and roving patrols of Rush buildings and grounds.
• Monitor alarms, phones, radios, and video surveillance.
• Respond to service calls, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
• Observe and document safety hazards and policy violations.
• Prepare incident reports and assist in investigations.
• Provide security escorts and manage access control.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Flexibility

Patrolling

Education

High school diploma or GED

PERC (IDFPR)

FOID Card

Firearms training (28-hour)

FCC eligibility within 90 days

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Security
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 3
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (10:30:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $21.70 - $24.25 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Under the general supervision of security leadership, the Security Officer will provide physical protection for people and safeguard property at all Rush System for Health (Rush) facilities. The Security Officer will accomplish this by fixed and/or roving posts and responding to service calls, requests for assistance and emergencies. The Security Officer will report and document infractions of Rush rules, regulations, and policies as well as violations of federal, state, and local laws and/or ordinances. The Security Officer will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, values, and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must possess/maintain a valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) from the Illinois Department of

Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) after successfully completing a 20-hour security guard training course

from an approved provider.

• Must possess/maintain a valid Illinois Firearm’s Owner’s Identification Card (FOID) as issued by the Illinois State

Police.

• Must have successfully completed a 28-hour firearms training course (including revolver) from a State of Illinois

approved provider within two (2) years of the Firearms Control Card (FCC) application, or the applicant must show proof on the FCC application of requalification with the last year at the time of application.

Must be eligible to obtain/maintain an Illinois FCC from the IDFPR within 90 days of employment (including revolver certification).

Must maintain a satisfactory firearms requalification score as mandated by the IDFPR.

• Valid Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin driver’s license required with a prior driving record deemed acceptable to Human Resources pursuant to a driver’s history check.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service.
• Basic computer skills are essential.
• Must be flexible with scheduling.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Prior security experience in a healthcare environment.
• Healthcare security certification at the “basic” level by the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified.

Physical Demands

• Able to tolerate prolonged walking/standing/sitting for the duration of shift.
• Able to withstand outdoor temperatures throughout the year.
• Able to perform required responsibilities.
• Able to successfully demonstrate the retention, use and maintenance of issued equipment.
• Able to lift at minimum 50 pounds to the waist height.
• Able to wear all issued equipment including ballistic vest and duty belt.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive

Responsibilities

statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements

• Provide fixed (sitting/standing), walking and vehicular patrols of all Rush buildings and grounds.
• Monitor telephone/radio communications, alarms, and video surveillance equipment.
• Respond to service calls, requests for assistance, and/or emergency situations.
• Observe and document security and/or safety hazards and policy violations.
• Conduct basic interviews and investigations.
• Prepare incident reports, memorandums, and other written documentation.
• Assist law enforcement, fire departments and other emergency agencies during investigations or emergencies.
• Monitor and assist with access control and visitor management.
• Monitor and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns on Rush property.
• Provide security escorts as assigned.
• Participate in property control procedures (patient property and valuables, lost and found etc.).
• Perform dispatching duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.