Public Safety Officer, Elmhurst Hospital, Days

Public Safety OfficerHourly Pay Range: $18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:Location: Elmhurst Hospital – Elmhurst, IL.Full Time- 40hrsHours: Days – 6am – 6pmDays: Wednesday 12pm – 6pm, Thursday – Saturday 6am – 6pmWhat You Will Do:Patrols assigned areas of facilities and grounds on foot or in motorized vehicle according to established schedule and investigates unusual occurrences.Reports incidents or apparent potential loss of Hospital, employee, patient or visitor property through fire, theft or vandalism and if necessary, involve police and provide assistance during police investigation.Responds to all service calls in a timely, safe, professional and courteous manner.Welcomes our customers to the Hospital. Provides timely and accurate directions to patients and visitors to insure they understand how to get to any location on Hospital Grounds. Whenever possible, help individual(s) with escort to their destination.Directs vehicle traffic in and around hospital facilities to prevent congestion. Ensures areas such as loading docks and ambulance unloading zones are cleared of unauthorized vehicles at all times. Issues parking citations to improperly parked vehicles and maintains record of citations.Following established procedures, physically restrains unruly patients and/or visitors and individuals posing a threat to themselves, visitors, hospital employees and/or property and if necessary, involves police in removing visitors and provides assistance including court testimony.Administers appropriate control systems to protect patient and employee valuables and hospital equipment and supplies, and monitors handling of lost and found items.Checks to ensure hospital doors and windows are securely locked and inspects equipment, alarms, fire extinguisher and other equipment to ensure same are properly working. Notifies appropriate personnel of problems, as necessary.Investigates and documents thefts, accidents and other incidents in order to obtain related evidence necessary to determine individuals involved. Carefully prepares required documentation to insure neatness, accuracy and completeness.What You Will Need:High School Diploma or GEDMinimum of one year experience in a customer-focused service-based organizationRequired License and/or Certification:Valid Illinois Firearm Owner's Identification Card is required within 90 days of start date in positionCurrent CPR certification issued either by American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of start date in positionA valid driver's license is required. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hireBenefits:Opportunity for annual increases based on performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement Opportunities