Security / Safety Officer FT PM

Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ)
A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) use within 90 days of hire
High School Graduate
Typically requires 1 year of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area
Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) must be obtained on a one-time basis within two years of appointment to this role
Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor in dealings with employees, visitors, and patients, even if they are verbally aggressive persons
Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action
Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communications
Ability to use a computer to document work such as Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry
Ability to work a flexible scheduling including off-shifts, weekends and holiday, as necessary

Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training
Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to: 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
Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats
Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Aurora property and completes timely and accurate reports
Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all department and units
Liaisons with state and local law enforcement and first responder agencies
May serve as a precept for newly hired officers, providing feedback and assisting in maintaining competencies for all officers
Maintains current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, conducted energy weapon (Taser), to include training on any/all department-issued equipment and/or requirements identified in the Annual Training Plan.

No preferred qualifications provided.