SECURITY OFFICER (FT, 6 AM - 6:30 PM)

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to protect patients, staff, visitors and property. The role includes patrolling, responding to incidents, monitoring access, and operating surveillance equipment while delivering courteous service.

The position requires de-escalation skills, reporting, and collaboration with responders. The role supports emergency procedures, enforces policies, and maintains confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol facility regularly to deter and detect suspicious activity.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies promptly and take appropriate action.
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to manage confrontations.
• Monitor and control access; verify credentials and issue visitor passes as needed.
• Operate CCTV and alarm systems to detect security breaches.
• Document incidents and observations in reports; provide updates to management.
• Assist with emergency procedures including evacuations during incidents.
• Provide directions and assistance to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Enforce hospital policies in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency responders as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Patrol security

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Access control

Surveillance

Report writing

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Security cameras

Alarm panels

Access control systems

Job description

The Hospital/Healthcare Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, and property within the healthcare facility. This role involves monitoring and patrolling the premises, responding to security incidents, and enforcing hospital policies and procedures. The Security Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment, while providing a reassuring presence to all who enter the facility.

Essential Duties

• Conduct regular patrols of the facility, including patient areas, administrative offices, parking lots, and entrances, to deter and detect suspicious activity.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, alarms, and emergencies, including medical emergencies, disturbances, and potential threats. Take appropriate action to resolve situations and ensure the safety of all individuals.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention skills to manage and diffuse situations involving agitated, disruptive, or potentially violent individuals. Work to resolve conflicts peacefully and prevent escalation.
• Monitor and control access to restricted areas, ensuring that only authorized personnel and visitors enter specific zones. Issue visitor passes and verify credentials as needed.
• Operate and monitor surveillance equipment, including security cameras and alarm systems, to detect and respond to security breaches or unusual activity.
• Document security incidents, observations, and activities in detailed and accurate reports. Provide written and verbal reports to management as needed.
• Assist with the implementation of emergency procedures, including evacuation plans and response protocols, during incidents such as fires, natural disasters, or security threats.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting patients, visitors, and staff with directions, information, and any security-related concerns or inquiries.
• Enforce hospital policies and procedures related to security, safety, and conduct. Ensure that all actions are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with hospital staff, law enforcement, and emergency response teams to address security issues and enhance overall safety.
• Provide 24 hour video surveillance by the use of closed circuit television in the prevention of crime.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
• The shifts for this position will be 12 hours from 6-6:30.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field, preferably in a healthcare or institutional setting.
• Strong understanding of security and safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and access control systems.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention.
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Proficiency in using security equipment, including surveillance systems and alarm panels.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Required Licensure/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license and a clean driving record.

Preferred Education

• Additional training or certification in security, de-escalation, or law enforcement is preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids: While assisting to control a combative patient or to assist with the transfer of a patient.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: While assisting to control a combative patient or to assist with the transfer of a patient.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Verbal interaction with employees, patients and visitors as well as verbal transmission of radio messages.
• Vision: Ability to observe activities which pose a risk to the hospital, ability to drive a vehicle.
• Smell: Alert to potential life safety and chemical hazards.
• Hearing: Auditory alert to radio transmissions, verbal interactions with employees, patients and visitors.
• Touch: Tactical recognition of safety hazards, manual manipulation of equipment, physical ability to grasp while assisting with patients.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 2%
• Twist: 1%
• Stand: 13%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 60%
• Kneel: 1%
• Lift: 4%
• Drive: 15%
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 1%
• Bend: 1%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs: Occasionally
• Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

• Assist with transfer of patients to and from carts, wheelchairs, beds.
• Physically restraint of combative patients.
• Move items obstructing safe exits, extinguishers, pull stations.
• Assist with motor vehicle problems in the parking lot.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 20
• Twist: 4
• Stand: 120
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 120
• Kneel: 10
• Lift: 20
• Drive: 60
• Squat: 4
• Climb: 4
• Bend: 4
• Reach above shoulders: 4

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
• Fine Manipulation: Computer keyboard and writing.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Required for driving vehicle.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
  • Inside hours: 8-10
  • Outside hours : 2-6
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere:
• Special Hazards: Only exposure to special hazards would be involvement with these hazards in response to a hospital emergency.
• Protective Clothing Required:

Pay Range

USD $20.55 - USD $25.35 /Hr