Northwestern Medicine is hiring a
Security Officer I

Summary

Join our quest for better healthcare as a Security Officer I IHR, protecting patients, visitors, and staff while adhering to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire
• Maintain IAHSS Basic 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
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a variety of individuals, including employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, law enforcement and other outside agencies
• Writing skills necessary to complete reports and paperwork that meets departmental standards
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient, visitor, and employee security
• Completes descriptive reports for supervisory personnel
• Notifies appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepares descriptive reports for supervisory personnel
• Performs regular perimeter and internal patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds to assure protection of patients and property and to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons into the hospital
• Conducts investigations into incidents of hazardous conditions, reported theft, criminal activity, and any other security or safety issues as reported
• Monitors the access control system, fire and duress alarms, and the security video system
• Controls traffic as necessary to always assure access for emergency vehicles and access for patients and visitors accordingly
• Maintains security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors according to pre-set schedules or as required by special circumstances
• Provides escorts for staff to their vehicles as requested
• Delivers deceased bodies to the morgue and releases same to authorized persons in accordance with established policies
• Responds to all emergency codes in accordance with department specific guidelines
• Alerts the department Manager of any activities or deviation from departmental standards that may require disciplinary action or follow-up
• Enforces all hospital policies and procedures as directed
• Conduct contraband searches for patient and employee safety as needed
• Monitor individuals or situations to ensure patient and employee safety as needed
• Oversees staff parking permit process, and monitors compliance per established policy and procedure
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits