Security Officer

Job Highlights Full-time, Night Shift position Must be at least 21 years of age Must be willing to become an armed officer while employed with SSM Health Position requires successful completion of a psychological evaluation via a third party company FOID required Requires a valid driver's license in IL and motor vehicle record check All SSM Health standard hiring practices also apply (background check and drug screening) Pay Range: $18.09 - $27.14 per hour Job Summary Provides a reasonably safe and secure environment by providing security services for staff, patients, visitors, and premises as well as acting as first responders to urgent facility matters. Primary Responsibilities Protects property and staff by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues, theft, and monitoring of parking lots. Promotes visitor and employee safety while they are on the organization's property by providing door checks, detecting lighting deficiencies, confirming proper operation of elevators, assisting with disruptive individuals, patient restraints, and providing escorts to both staff and clients when requested. Responds to overhead pages or requests for assistance, including escorting emergency personnel through the building, as well as providing post‑mortem services. Provides professional customer service when dealing with complex and dynamic situations, utilizing a proactive approach to identifying safety and security hazards by communicating with clinical staff. Observes and reports any security concerns/assessments. Completes incident reports and shift logs and forwards to appropriate individuals. Provides maintenance assistance through property conservation and campus safety approaches such as alarm testing, checking life safety equipment, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers, access control, badging, door integrity checks, etc. Enforces policies and procedures of the organization. Assists with monitoring, reviewing and investigating incidents utilizing the video management system. May operate a motor vehicle to patrol. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience. Physical Requirements Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs. Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs. Frequent standing, twisting and walking. Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs. Occasional keyboard use/data entry. Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Occasional driving. Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients. Required Professional License and/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Driving Record – Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and Driver License – issued in the United States Firearm Owner Identification Card (FOID) – Illinois State Police Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Or Active Law Enforcement Officer – Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (ILETSB) Work Shift and Employment Details Night Shift (United States of America). Employee, Department: 9251000046 SEC – Good Samaritan. Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Benefits Paid parental leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, providing instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront tuition coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr