Public Security Safety Officer 3rd Aurora Green Bay

Advocate Health is a leading nonprofit integrated health system in the United States, recognized for its commitment to clinical innovation, superior health outcomes, patient-centered care, and value-based solutions. Formed through the merger of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health, Advocate Health operates under several trusted names, including Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients annually, leveraging cutting-edge research and clinical trials. The organization maintains a strong academic partnership with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, reinforcing its role as a pioneer in medical education and healthcare quality. Advocate Health is widely respected for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplantation, burn treatment, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Employing over 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and more than 1,000 care locations, Advocate Health is among the largest healthcare employers in the country. It offers one of the nation’s most expansive graduate medical education programs, with over 2,000 residents and fellows involved in more than 200 training programs. Furthermore, Advocate Health is dedicated to equity in healthcare, providing over $6 billion annually in community benefits.

The Full-Time Security Officer role within the BayCare Leased Employees - Public Safety department at Advocate Health offers a critical position focused on ensuring safety and security with a customer-care approach emphasizing professionalism, fairness, and compassion. This role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a night shift from 11 pm to 7 am every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with Thursdays off, working Fridays and alternating weekends. The hourly pay ranges from $21.85 to $32.80, depending on experience and qualifications, and the position includes eligibility for comprehensive benefits. As a security officer, you will be entrusted with maintaining a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff while adhering to department policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough interior and exterior patrols, performing inspections to identify hazards and vulnerabilities, managing patient valuables, and ensuring compliance with security rules. The officer must act decisively in emergency scenarios, such as active threats, fires, or incidents involving aggressive individuals, including responding to service calls and utilizing de-escalation techniques and use of force tools when necessary, such as conducted electrical weapons (CEW) and handcuffing. The role demands strong observational skills, ethical behavior, and robust communication capabilities, including liaison duties with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to align security practices with statutory and institutional regulations. Regular training and certification maintenance, such as Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO), Stop the Bleed, CPR, and use of CEW, are essential to keep skills current.

The Security Officer is expected to embody Advocate Health’s commitment to patient-centered safety through empathetic and professional interaction with individuals in diverse and sometimes challenging circumstances. The position requires physical fitness to handle tasks such as walking extensive facility areas, physical interventions, and occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. Candidates must have relevant experience in security or public safety roles involving emergency response and risk assessment, as well as sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to maintain calm under pressure. Assistive duties include traffic and crowd control and facilitating collaboration with various departments to promote security awareness and a culture of safety throughout the healthcare environment.

This role is vital to Advocate Health’s overarching mission to provide equitable, high-quality care in a secure setting, supporting the well-being of patients and healthcare professionals alike. Advocate Health offers a supportive work environment with a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, competitive compensation, career development programs, and benefits to ensure teammates can thrive both professionally and personally.