Security Officer - Flex/PRN

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Chicago is seeking a security personnel to ensure a safe environment, patrol premises, and respond to disturbances. Candidates should possess a high school diploma with a preference for college education, and a minimum of 1 year of security-related experience. Responsibilities include monitoring access, writing reports, and aiding in emergencies. This is a flex position without benefits and may require effective communication and the ability to handle aggressive behavior.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in security or psychiatric care.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with hospital staff and visitors.
• PERC card preferred, CPI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assures safe and secure environment.
• Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft or violence.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities.

Education

High School Diploma

Some College or Higher Education preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assures safe and secure environment.
• Guards, patrols, or monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
• Patrols premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Answers alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Monitors and authorizes entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintains security of premises.
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Calls police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Circulates among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
• Warns persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehends or evicts violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Operates detecting devices to screen individuals and prevents passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.

Performs duties while maintaining good service excellence and service recovery skills at all times.

Flex position - no benefits.

For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Education:High School Diploma. Some College or Higher Education preferred.

Experience:Minimum 1 year experience in security, psychiatric or acute care hospital experience a plus.

Licensure/Certification:PERC card preferred, CPI a plus

Knowledge:Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to interact effectively and politely with hospital staff, visitors, doctors, etc.

Supervision Received:Director of Security

Working Conditions:Work hazards associated with potential misconduct in surrounding areas of the Hospital. Exposure to agitated employees or guests who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. General hospital environment.

Physical Requirements:Ability to communicate verbally, telephonically and in writing. Physical agility to make Hospital perimeter rounds.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Job Classification:Non-Exempt

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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