Hospital Security Officer - University Police

Hospital Security Officer

Our University Police department is continuously seeking experienced Hospital Security Officers to support our UI Health Hospital. The Security Officer is involved in the performance or supervision of protective service work consisting of guarding the UIC campus which includes the hospital, medical centers, student housing and campus buildings. Perform asset protection and public safety duties in a variety of fixed post and patrol assignments. As well as controlling access to facilities by employees, visitors, and students.

The work schedule includes 3 shifts. A shift will be assigned at time of hire and is based on department operational need.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In primarily medical settings: May transport high risk patients to other clinics and heath care areas, perform patient escorts, in ambulance and/or medical transport vehicles. In addition, transport, and secure patient valuables.
• May subdue patients to allow for the application of medication or physical restraints: assist in the application of four-point restraints to high-risk patients; perform special duty watch.
• May provide "stand-by" services for active suicidal or homicidal clients on a clinical unit. May aid in the search for and return of escaped or absconded patients.
• Patrols campus buildings and grounds, including medical facilities, to observe security breaches or unsafe conditions. Answer disturbance calls, alarms, and initiates response action necessary to protect lives and property.
• Directs individuals away from unauthorized areas of unsafe conditions, responds quickly to emergencies, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful or hazardous conditions require control by police.
• Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first: or CPR: performs fire control duties at small fires immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area.
• Manages conflict through negotiation.
• Dispatch calls using radio; pages staff; prepares visitor and/or parking passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.
• Interviews witnesses, writes detailed narrative reports; maintains daily activity reports; records visitor s names, confirms identity, issue passes, and escorts individuals within secured area.
• Unlocking gates, doors; may drive patrol car while making rounds.
• Searches for and attempts to locate missing individuals; notifies law enforcement authorities as required.
• Controls and directs traffic and enforces parking regulations on grounds, issues warnings.
• Enforces non-smoking policy on grounds, issue warnings, and citations when applicable.
• Subdues individuals who exhibit aggressive behavior to restore peace and order.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Valid Illinois driver's license.
3. No record of conviction of a felony, or of a crime involving moral turpitude.
4. Current State of Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC).
5. One year (12 months) of security experience in an in institutional or medical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of facility security requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of physical restraint techniques to control combative individuals, use of handcuffs. baton.
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and techniques, including first aid, CPR, fire safety and control.
• Knowledge of defensive training and response protocols for security breaches including physical restraints.
• Knowledge of negotiation and persuasion dialogue managing initial communication in crisis situations.
• Additional institutional requirements, certifications and accreditation for specific positions may be required during any point of employment. Example include but not limited to:
• Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Possession of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification as a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
• Ability to complete a Physical Agility Examination

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of hire date.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.