Security Supervisor I Full time Night shift

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois is seeking a Security Supervisor I to oversee a 12-hour overnight shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and manage daily security operations for a designated site. You will ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors while coordinating with shift teams and incident reporting.

The role emphasizes leadership, video management and access control oversight, policy compliance, and ongoing professional development in healthcare security.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• IAHSS Basic, Advanced and Supervisor exams completed within specified timelines.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (AHA) within 9 months of hire.
• Defensive Tactics in Healthcare training within 180 days of hire.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle as needed.

Aufgaben

• Communicates with shift leadership regarding security needs.
• Disseminates information to assigned security team members.
• Identify opportunities for safety improvements on shift and take action.
• Oversee safety monitoring and ensure NM policies compliance.
• Oversee campus Video Management and Access Control systems.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards and trends in healthcare safety.
• Complete shift records, reports and handoffs.
• Collaborate with support services to maintain a safe environment.
• Lead and support the shift team, fostering cohesiveness.
• Prioritize deployment of security resources to protect patients and staff.
• Lead investigations of incidents as needed.
• Mentor new security staff with orientation and training.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Safety and security awareness

Ausbildung

High-school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Nights 7p-7:30a (12-hour shifts/3 days per week)

The Security Supervisor 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 Security Services leadership, this position is responsible for supervising the daily operations of a specifically assigned Security Department duty shift at a particular site.

Responsibilities

• Communicates regularly with other shift leadership regarding security needs
• Disseminates pertinent information to assigned subordinate Security team members
• Assists in identifying opportunities and taking immediate action (if applicable) for improvement regarding safety and security issues on their shift
• Assists the Security Services leadership in performing general safety and security monitoring, providing recommendations to ensure compliance with NM policies as needed
• Provides operational oversight of campus specific Video Management and Access Control systems
• Maintains personal knowledge of/with industry standards/requirements and technology trends in healthcare safety and security.
• Completes required operational shift records, reports and pass downs
• Collaborates with various support services teams to maintain a safe environment in NM facilities during their assigned shift.
• Builds and maintains team cohesiveness on their shift.
• Prioritizes the deployment and utilization of security resources to support the patient’s first mission and provide a safe environment for staff.
• Provides an effective leadership role in any investigations of fire, theft, criminal activity and accidents on NM property as needed.
• Cultivates an environment of support and learning for new security team members by assisting with orientation, internal training, providing constructive feedback, IAHSS testing, and annual mandatory education and competencies.
• Acts as a Security Services department reference for shift associates
• Adheres to, and assists, the Security Services leadership with the management of the department and system policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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
• Successful completion of IAHSS Advanced exam within 120 days of hire
• Successful completion of IAHSS Supervisor exam within 180 days of hire
• Maintain IAHSS Basic, Advanced and Supervisor certifications
• Current Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association with 9 months of hire
• Successful completion of Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 180 days 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, military service or other relevant service
• Undergraduate degree
• Experience in leading teams
• Valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card (FOID)

Additional Information

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 that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.