Public Safety Officer - Full Time - Evenings

Job Description

Job Description

About Humboldt Park Health

As a community-based hospital, Humboldt Park Health reinvests in the community through programs that serve the poor and uninsured, manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, provide health education, and promote initiatives and outreach for older adults. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for the patients and families in the community we call home.

Since its founding in 1894, Humboldt Park Health has been deeply committed to serving the Humboldt Park community. Humboldt Park Health is a 200-bed acute care facility providing patient-centered healthcare services focused on quality and compassionate care, ranging from everyday healthcare needs to treatment for the most critical conditions.

Join a Team That Cares for You, Too

Caring for others starts with supporting the people who make it possible. We are committed to supporting our employees with meaningful benefits, retirement planning support, and opportunities for continued growth and development. Whether you are seeking a full-time, part-time, or Registry position, you will be part of a compassionate, team-oriented environment dedicated to caring for both our patients and our staff.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility and offerings vary based on employment status and applicable plan requirements. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid Time Off (PTO), which may increase with years of service
• Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
• Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable

Benefits, eligibility, and employer contributions are subject to the applicable plan documents, employment status, and organizational policies.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Public Safety Director or Public Safety Sergeant, provides professional protection to patients, employees, visitors and hospital assets. Recognizes and responds to the needs of all customers internal and external.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrols the entire campus providing a level of high visibility to ensure patients, employees and visitors safety.
• Reports all incidents and accidents in compliance with hospital policy.
• Conducts preliminary investigations for issues such as theft, malicious acts, employee and visitor injuries and prepares incident reports with complete and accurate information.

• Maintains protection and safety of patients, visitors, staff, and equipment.
• Monitors infant abduction system (HUGS) and responds appropriately to alarms.
• Provides vehicle escort services when requested.
• Assists in the managing of difficult and/or abusive patients or visitors when requested. To de-escalate and control high risk behavior.

• Report any issues/problems in a timely fashion in order for resolution and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintains good working relationship with all staff members.
• Provides directions and information to visitors, patients, and staff.
• Performs all other duties as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• 1 -3 years of previous experience preferred
• Hospital experience preferred

Licensure and Certification

• 20 Hour certification
• Driver's License
• PERC Card with-in 3 months of hire
• CPR/AED certification preferred but not required

Where a professional license or certification is required, the candidate must maintain the applicable license or certification throughout employment and comply with applicable renewal and reporting requirements.

Humboldt Park Health may verify applicable professional licenses, certifications, education, employment history, and other credentials as permitted or required by applicable law and organizational policy.

Schedule

This position follows a full-time schedule. Flexibility may be required based on patient care and operational needs.

Shift Differentials

Shift differentials may apply based on the current Humboldt Park Health policy at the time the hours are worked.

Compensation

Pay Range: $19.19 - 20.50 per hour

The pay range represents the budgeted compensation range for this position. Final offers may vary based on job-related factors, including qualifications, education, experience, skill set, internal equity, applicable policies, and other factors permitted by law.