Security Officer - Methodist

Carle Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,956 - 38,806; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees within the hospital. This role involves proactive security patrols, mitigating risks, and responding efficiently to emergency situations. Candidates should have military or public safety experience and possess necessary certifications.

The role offers a compensation range of $17.39 to $28.17 per hour, and Carle Health provides a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must hold at least a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Professional in military or public safety experience required.
• Experience in law enforcement or security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform productive/purposeful security patrols of the hospital.
• Recognize and address security risks promptly.
• Respond to emergency calls for service.
• Write accurate incident reports and conduct investigations.

Skills

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training

Firearm Owners Identification (FOID)

Driver's License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Provides physical security for the hospital and grounds and protects patients, visitors, and employees from physical harm or loss of personal property. Protects the assets of the hospital from fire, theft, damage or misuse and immediately responds to emergency situations as directed. Proactively identifies and resolves security/safety issues that pose a potential risk to hospital and exercises mature judgment and sound reasoning in the performance of job responsibilities. Able to maintain a courteous and tactful demeanor in all interactions with team members, visitors, and patients.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 3 months - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI); Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) - Illinois State Police (ISP); Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED
• Work Experience: Professional in military; Professional in public safety; Law enforcement; Security

Responsibilities

• Performs productive/purposeful security patrols of the hospital, garage and perimeter.
• Recognizes conditions which are or will compromise the security of the organization and takes immediate actions to mitigate.
• Reports and/or corrects safety and security violations encountered during patrols.
• Takes proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances, and other criminal incidents.
• Checks to ensure that visitors and team members are wearing proper identification badges/passes.
• Immediately notifies the supervisor of security/safety-related problems or issues.
• Adheres to post orders for all fixed and patrol positions.
• Prevents and consistently submits work orders to correct safety/security violation discovered during patrols.
• Provides a timely and appropriate response to emergency calls for service.
• Ensures that the applicable policies, procedures, training and directives are followed according to the specifics of the emergency situation.
• Able to effectively de-escalate disruptive behavior.
• Able to remain in control of emotions and not take acting out behavior exhibited by others personally.
• Writes accurate grammatically correct incident reports and conducts thorough initial investigations.
• Follows–up on initial reports for additional information.
• Preserves evidence and crime scenes in accordance with departmental policies.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.39 per hour - $28.17 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].