Security Officer-SJS

HSHS Medical Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System in Springfield, IL is seeking a Security Officer to serve as a visible, professional presence across facilities, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues. The role requires an associates degree or equivalent, 1 year security experience, MOAB certification, and OC certification within 90 days. Schedule is 6:00am-6:00pm, full-time, with weekend rotation.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. The department is Security.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field required.
• High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training plus 3 years of security experience may substitute for degree.
• 1 year of experience in private security functions required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible, professional security presence and respond calmly to incidents.
• Assist patients, visitors, and colleagues while upholding safety protocols.
• Uphold hospital safety policies and coordinate with the security team.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain a safe environment across facilities.

Skills

1 year security experience

calm, professional demeanor

Education

Associates degree in law enforcement/criminal justice or related field

High School Diploma or GED + 3 years security experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Pay Range:

$19.50 - $28.28

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Security Officer to join our team. The Security Officer position serves as a visible and professional presence, helping ensure a safe and secure environment across HSHS facilities. Often the first or last point of contact for patients, visitors, and colleagues, the Security Officer is expected to respond calmly and courteously to all situations while upholding safety protocols and supporting a positive care experience.

Position Specifics:

• Department: Security
• Core Function: Support Services
• Schedule: Day shift, Full-time, 6:00am-6:00pm, weekend rotation
• Facility: St. John's Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation that aligns with your experience

Education Qualifications

• Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field is required.
• High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training plus 3 years of experience as a security officer, law enforcement, or military may be considered in lieu of an Associates degree.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with knowledge of private security functions obtained through education or work experience such as military, public safety or fire department is required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid state driver’s license is required.
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) training/certification is required at hire or within 90-days of date of hire.
• Successfully complete the Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Certification within the first 90 days of employment is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS
  contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

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These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

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