Security Officer: Protect Community, Grow Professionally

Misericordia Heart of Mercy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Roth 401(k) with 2% match

Referral bonus

Professional training & development

Career growth opportunities

Childcare resource referrals

Job summary

Misericordia Heart of Mercy seeks Security Officers to protect and support a community of residents and staff on a continuous basis. You will respond to radio and phone requests, enforce security policies, and act with professionalism across shifts.

A minimum of 2 years in security, a high school diploma, and required credentials are essential. The role offers competitive base pay, AM/PM schedules, and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k) plans, and training

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 2 years of security experience.
• Valid PERC card required before consideration.
• Valid driver's license required before consideration.
• 20-hour basic security training certificate.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Trustworthy and responsible.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and promptly.
• Highly professional at all times.
• Ability to work both as a team and independently.
• Ability to make reasonable decisions independently and formulate strong, well-thought-out courses of action in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safety on campus.
• Respond to requests made via Misericordia's radio and cell phone.
• Respond to direct requests relating to security's official duties and responsibilities.
• Complete tasks assigned pertaining to security's policies and procedures, both written and expressed.
• Follow instructions precisely and promptly.
• Make reasonable decisions independently.
• Formulate strong, well-thought-out courses of action in emergency situations.
• Work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with residents, families, coworkers, and other professionals.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.

Skills

Clear communication

Teamwork

Decision making under pressure

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PERC card

Driver's license

20-hour basic security training

Job description

Misericordia Heart of Mercy seeks Security Officers to protect and support a community of residents and staff on a continuous basis. You will respond to radio and phone requests, enforce security policies, and act with professionalism across shifts.

A minimum of 2 years in security, a high school diploma, and required credentials are essential. The role offers competitive base pay, AM/PM schedules, and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k) plans, and training