Security Officer I-Full Time Nights

Northwesternmedicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is seeking a Security Officer I for a full-time role working 10pm to 6:30am with every other weekend rotation. The position protects patients, visitors, staff, and property, and enforces hospital policies.

Responsibilities include investigating incidents, completing reports, monitoring alarms and cameras, controlling access, and providing escorts as needed. Requires high-school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• IAHSS Basic certification within 90 days of hire; maintain certification.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and quell hospital incidents and disturbances to ensure safety.
• Complete descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Notify city officials and prepare incident reports as needed.
• Conduct regular patrols of hospital buildings and grounds, both on foot and by vehicle.
• Monitor access control, alarms, and security cameras; respond to emergencies.
• Escort staff to vehicles and manage security during incidents and helicopter transports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The hours are 10pm to 6:30am with every other weekend rotation.

The Security Officer I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the Security Leadership, this position is responsible for adhering to established policies and procedures to protect the hospital from theft and damage; provides protection for patients, visitors, Associates, and medical staff; investigates and quells disturbances; restrains patients upon proper direction and assistance of medical/clinical staff.

Responsibilities:

• Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient, visitor, and employee security.
• Completes descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Notifies appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepares descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
• Performs regular perimeter and internal patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds to assure protection of patients and property and to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons into the hospital. These patrols are both on foot and mobile.
• Conducts investigations into incidents of hazardous conditions, reported theft, criminal activity, and any other security or safety issues as reported.
• Monitors the access control system, fire and duress alarms, and the security video system.
• Controls traffic as necessary to always assure access for emergency vehicles and access for patients and visitors accordingly.
• Controls traffic as necessary during incidents and for helicopter transports.
• Maintains security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors according to pre-set schedules or as required by special circumstances.
• Provides escorts for staff to their vehicles as requested.
• Delivers deceased bodies to the morgue and releases same to authorized persons in accordance with established policies.
• Responds to all emergency codes in accordance with department specific guidelines.
• Alerts the department Manager of any activities or deviation from departmental standards that may require disciplinary action or follow-up.
• Enforces all hospital policies and procedures as directed.
• Officers must display a competent and professional service image yet be approachable and service minded at all times.
• This image should encourage people to freely ask for assistance or convey information that may allow the officer to prevent problems or reduce exposure of the hospital to damage or loss.
• Conduct contraband searches for patient and employee safety as needed.
• Monitor individuals or situations to ensure patient and employee safety as needed.
• Oversees staff parking permit process, and monitors compliance per established policy and procedure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High-school diploma or GED

Licensure:

• Valid driver's license.

Certification:

• Successful completion of IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire
• Maintain IAHSS Basic certification,
• Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire,
• Successful completion of Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 6 months of hire

Behavioral Attributes:

• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a variety of individuals, including employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, law enforcement and other outside agencies
• Writing skills necessary to complete reports and paperwork that meets departmental standards.

Physical Demands:

• Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare security, police work, or military service
• Valid FOID card
• Associate/Bachelor's degree

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits