Unarmed Healthcare Security Officer (Night Shift)

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect people and property across its Oak Park facilities. This full-time, night-shift role supports fixed and roving posts, responds to emergencies, and documents incidents in accordance with Rush policies.

Under supervision of security leadership, you will monitor alarms and video systems, assist law enforcement, manage access control, and help ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff at Rush Oak Park

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess/maintain a PERC after completing a 20-hour training course.
• Valid IL/IN/WI driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service.
• Basic computer skills are essential.
• Must be flexible with scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide fixed (sitting/standing), walking and vehicular patrols of Rush buildings and grounds.
• Monitor telephone/radio communications, alarms, and video surveillance equipment.
• Respond to service calls, requests for assistance, and/or emergency situations.
• Observe and document security and/or safety hazards and policy violations.
• Conduct basic interviews and investigations.
• Prepare incident reports, memorandums, and other written documentation.
• Assist law enforcement, fire departments and other emergency agencies during investigations or emergencies.
• Monitor and assist with access control and visitor management.
• Monitor and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns on Rush property.
• Provide security escorts as assigned.
• Participate in property control procedures (patient property and valuables, lost & found etc.).
• Perform dispatching duties as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Flexible scheduling

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

PERC (IDFPR) training course

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect people and property across its Oak Park facilities. This full-time, night-shift role supports fixed and roving posts, responds to emergencies, and documents incidents in accordance with Rush policies.

Under supervision of security leadership, you will monitor alarms and video systems, assist law enforcement, manage access control, and help ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff at Rush Oak Park