Public Safety Officer I - Armed (Full Time, 2nd Shift)

Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $17.00 - $22.00

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

short- and long-term disability insurance

flexible spending accounts

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job Description

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit, integrated health systems in the United States, dedicated to improving the quality of life and health outcomes of the communities it serves. The organization operates numerous hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty facilities across Illinois and the surrounding regions, emphasizing patient-centered care, innovation, and community wellness. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, located in Park Ridge, Illinois, is a key facility within this system, providing comprehensive medical services and maintaining a strong commitment to safety and security for patients, visitors, and staff.

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Job Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Minimum 1 year experience in security, public safety, or related area responding to emergent situations
Ability to obtain Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) within 2 years
NIMS Compliance Certification
Possess FOID card or CCW license and able to obtain Firearm Control Card within 90 days of hire
Stop the Bleed Certification within 1 year
Valid driver’s license
Certification in Conducted Energy Weapon use
Ability to carry department authorized firearm and maintain required training
Successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and psychological assessments
Completion of Illinois 20-hour Basic Security Officer course with semi-automatic pistol endorsement
Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle stressful situations
Physical ability to walk, stand, lift 35 lbs, and operate firearms safely
Strong awareness of street drugs, gang activity, and human trafficking

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or GED
Typically requires 1 year of experience in security, public safety, or customer service involving emergent situations
Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) within two years of appointment
NIMS Compliance Certification
Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) or Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license
Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon use within 90 days of hire
Valid driver’s license
Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication
Ability to use computer software for documentation
Experience assessing dangerous situations and exercising mature judgment

Job Duties

Provide security services with a customer-service approach focusing on professionalism, fairness, and compassion
Maintain alertness and ethical behavior, comply with safety and security regulations, and keep uniform and equipment in good repair
Conduct interior and exterior patrols, perform inspections for vulnerabilities and hazards, manage patient valuables, and conduct contraband searches
Respond to workplace violence, combative or threatening individuals, and other emergency situations
Utilize de-escalation techniques and authorized use of force including conducted energy weapons and handcuffing
Investigate incidents on hospital property, complete accurate reports, and address complaints
Liaise with law enforcement agencies, coordinate prisoner patient guards, and participate in security education and training
Assist with traffic and crowd control and conduct community-oriented patrolling

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