Security Officer II McHenry, Full-time, Nights

The  Security Officer II   reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards 

• Responsible with the direct overall daily operations of a specifically assigned Security Department duty shift within the sites Security Department when the shifts Resource Coordinator is not present 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will serve as the shift leader in the absence of the Security Supervisor. 

• Responsible for communicating regularly with their respective Security Supervisor Program Manager and other site leadership regarding Security needs. 

• Responsible for the dissemination of information to assigned/scheduled Officers. 

• Assists in identifying opportunities for improvement regarding safety and security issues on their shift. 

• Assists the Security Supervisor as follows: performs general safety and security monitoring providing recommendations to ensure compliance with NM safety policies as needed; provides operational oversight of campus specific security camera system and access control systems; and provides daily assessment of security risks within the NM campuses providing recommendations as appropriate. 

• Must maintain personal knowledge of/with industry standards and technology trends in healthcare security.

• Responsible for the compilation of the operational shifts records/reports and collaborating with other departments to maintain a safe environment in NM facilities during their assigned shift. 

• Must be able to build and maintain team cohesiveness on their shift 

• Responsible for deploying and utilizing appropriate security resources throughout their shift. 

• Proficient in and capable of a leadership role in any investigations of fire theft criminal activity and accidents on NM property as needed. 

• Assists employees new to their shift with their orientation and training 

• Assist employees with internal training IAHSS testing and all other education and competencies needs of the team. 

• Acts as a Security leadership reference for shift associates. 

• Adheres to and assists the Security Supervisor with the management of the Security Departments policies and procedures. 

• Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient visitor and employee security. Notifies appropriate local police and fire as needed and within policy 

• Prepares descriptive reports for supervisory personnel. 

• Monitor patients for patient and employee safety as needed 

• Ensure Officers on their respective shift maintain patient monitoring needs within standards 

• Performs other related duties as assigned 

• Assists with additional responsibilities and ownership roles i.e vehicle maintenance lost and found Defensive Tactics in Healthcare assistant instructor uniforms management etc. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:  

Education:  

• Requires a high-school diploma or GED 

Licensure:  

•  Valid drivers license. 

Certification:  

• Completion of IAHSS Basic and Advanced certifications. 

• Maintain IAHSS Basic certification 

• Maintain IAHSS Advanced certification 

• Current Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire. 

• Successful completion of Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 6 months of hire. 

Experience:

• 6 months minimum 1 year preferred experience working within NMHC Security Services. 

Behavioral Attributes:  

• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a variety of individuals including employees medical staff patients visitors police etc. 

• Writing skills necessary to complete reports and paperwork that meets departmental standards. 

Physical Demands:  

• A physical demands test provides an objective way to identify if a candidate can meet the essential tasks for the job the candidate has applied for at Northwestern Medicine. The testing protocol was established with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 

• Job Role Requirement : 

  •  65 lbs lift 30 inch wide carry; Push/pull 75 lbs

  • Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle 

  • Physical ability to stand and walk during much of work shift patrolling hospital buildings and grounds.

  • Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations that may include stair climbing or other physical exertion in the protection of patients visitors and staff.

  • Physical ability to lift and assist with heavy objects occasionally. 

Preferred:  

• Bilingual ability 

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position however all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time