Security Officer Flex
Security Officer Flex
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Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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General Summary:
Supports the mission of the Security Services Department in providing a secure and safe environment that allows patients visitors personnel and volunteers to deliver or receive quality patient care with minimal threats against their personal wellbeing and property.
Essential Job Functions:
Enforce the policies and procedures of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago to serve as a source of authority for enforcing Medical Center policies guidelines and procedures.
Perform onfoot patrols of Medical Center campuses as directed by the Director of Security or his/her designate. Report safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections; look for violations of the Joint Commission OSHA NFPA and local Fire Code safety violations. Maintain constant communications with the Security Control Center.
Assist clinical staff with psychiatric patient restraint; monitor and physically mitigating combative or potentially combative patients as directed escort patients during clinical transport and perform direct patient observation of patients under medical or psychiatric restrictions.
Perform emergency response that includes but is not limited to immediate response to distress calls panic alarms and emergency calls fire and disaster response and support Medical Center Emergency conditions and codes such as threats patient abduction and elopement response to weapons on campus armed intruders weather emergencies utility or equipment failure hazardous material issue or other emergency as directed.
Physical intervention for the removal of unauthorized persons from hospital property intervention of disruptive adults combative patients and the detention of individuals suspected of criminal acts being undertheinfluence of alcohol or disorderly conduct mental instability or other issues for law enforcement intervention.
Perform locks or unlocks specified entrances/exits.
Perform access control duties at assigned security posts. Ensure that only authorized personnel are admitted onto hospital premises; confront unauthorized persons for questions routing or detainment appropriate to the circumstance.
Perform Security Control room dispatching by utilizing ComputerAidedDispatch systems monitoring closed circuit television (CCTV) twoway radio transmissions alarm consoles and receiving customer phone calls to dispatch security Officers and perform other Dispatcherrelated duties.
Utilize computerbased incident report software to complete reports maintain records and assist the department with data collection.
Appear in court on behalf of the Medical Center to enforce prosecution of individuals for criminal trespass or other issue as required.
Direct traffic on Medical Center property and control parking of all patients parents visitors and employees. Enforce hospital parking guidelines for visitors contractors and employees.
Act as a resource of information for patients parents visitors and employees. Escort patients parents visitors and employees to and from parking areas as needed.
Secure lost and found articles; maintains logs of items received.
Enhance personal professional growth and maintain currency in the security field through voluntary participation in educational programs and review of current literature as well as contributing to mandated departmental inservice meetings and training sessions.
When required operate the Security Vehicle for Security Patrols Safety Escorts and Emergency Response in a safe manner while complying with all traffic laws.
Actively and consistently demonstrate customer service values/goals of Childrens Hospital of Chicago Medical Center in all interactions with others.
Other job functions as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum of one year of security experience in a hospital setting preferred but not required.
Valid Drivers License required.
International Association for Hospital Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic training certification is required to be completed within six months of hire.
Must have good verbal written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to read write and comprehend the English language well.
Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of Windowsbased software applications as well as the having the ability to type.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI) certification is required to be completed within six months of hire.
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification is required to be completed within six months of hire.
Education
High School Diploma/GED (Required)Pay Range
$18.00$27.00 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5 employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
