Public Safety Officer I - Armed (Full Time, 3rd Shift)

Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $22.00 - $34.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

flexible spending accounts

retirement plan with employer match

educational assistance

Job Description

Advocate Health is a premier nonprofit, integrated health system widely recognized as the third-largest of its kind in the United States. Formed through the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, Advocate Health provides comprehensive care across multiple states, including Illinois, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Wisconsin. With its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients annually through a vast network of 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. The organization is a national leader in clinical innovation and value-based care, with a strong commitment to advancing medical research and delivering outstanding consumer healthcare... Show More

Job Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Typically requires 1 years of experience in security related public safety or customer service areas including emergent situation response and risk resolution
Must successfully pass background investigation drug screen pre-placement physical and psychological screening assessment
Willingness to carry a department authorized firearm while on duty
Must be physically fit to walk all facility areas restrain individuals if necessary and assist clinical teammates with lifting
Strong awareness of street drugs gang activity and human trafficking
Ability to remain calm under pressure and support a safe therapeutic environment
Must possess hand strength dexterity and ability to safely operate firearms and related equipment
Must meet Illinois licensing requirements and annual qualifications
Ability to communicate with people clearly and effectively
Must maintain all required certifications and training
Must be alert observant ethical and professional in demeanor

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or GED
Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within two years of appointment
Armed Guard License for North Carolina teammates within 1 year
NIMS Compliance Certification
Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card or Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license
Must meet State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licensing requirements and obtain Firearm Control Card (FCC) within 90 days of hire
Stop the Bleed Certification within 1 year of hire
Valid driver's license issued by Division of Motor Vehicle
Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (e.g. TASER) use within 90 days and periodically thereafter
Illinois team members must complete State of Illinois 40-hour armed course with semi-automatic pistol endorsement
Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning with courteous demeanor
Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action
Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communications
Ability to use computer for documentation
Ability to defend self and others when necessary
Ability to communicate effectively via radio and telephone with clear diction

Job Duties

Provides security services with a customer-service approach focusing on professionalism fairness and compassion
Inspires confidence in patients visitors and team members by presenting a professional approachable and service-oriented appearance and demeanor
Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security including inspections to identify vulnerabilities hazards and fire conditions audits of Interim Life Safety Measures patient valuables management and thorough contraband searches
Prevents responds to and investigates workplace violence and responds to service calls such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team member incidents
Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation utilizing use of force when necessary including conducted electrical weapon (CEW) and handcuffing
Performs key responsibilities to plan prevent practice and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children fire and active threats
Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations physically intervenes in accordance with training to situations that have a potential for injury
Investigates incidents that occur on property and completes timely and accurate reports addresses and escalates complaints to appropriate leader and provides supporting documentation
Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all departments and units and delivers security awareness education to team members
Liaisons with federal state and local law enforcement and first responder agencies and coordinates briefs and monitors every law enforcement prisoner patient guard
Maintains current Department training standards including radio communications verbal de-escalation hemorrhage control CPR application of clinical restraints and conducted energy weapon training
Assists with exterior traffic and crowd control including parking enforcement valet parking assist and vehicular assistance
Utilizes interview and interrogation tactics to uncover information about incidents that have occurred
Completes patrolling with a community-oriented approach

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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