Public Safety Officer II - Armed (PSO II)

Position: Public Safety Officer II - Armed; Location: Illinois Masonic Medical Center (IMMC); Chicago's Northside near Wrigleyville; Full Time; 2nd Shift; Hours: 3pm-11:30pm.

Responsibilities

Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training; Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including inspections, audits, patient valuables management, and contraband searches; Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence; Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats; Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Aurora property and completes timely and accurate reports; Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all department and units; Liaisons with state and local law enforcement and first responder agencies; Assists as a training resource for the Department and serves as preceptor for probationary officers; Assists department leaders in administrative duties such as reviewing required reports and records

Requirements

Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) must be obtained on a one-time basis within two years of appointment to this role; A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicle; Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card issued by the Illinois State Police, OR Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ); Must meet State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licensing requirements and able to obtain a Firearm Control Card (FCC) for Proprietary Personnel within 90 days of hire; Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) use within 90 days of hire and periodically thereafter; High School Diploma or GED; 4 years of experience in a security or public safety role that includes experiences in responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, staff and/or property, or completion of 30 credit hours in a Criminal Justice, Police Science, or similar course of study from an accredited college or university and 3 years' work experience with 1 year of experience in a security/safety role; Illinois team members must have completed State of Illinois 40-hour armed course with semi-automatic pistol endorsement; Willingness to carry a department authorized firearm while on duty; Required annually to achieve a passing score of 70% or greater on the State of IL Mandatory Annual Active Duty and Retired Officer Handgun Qualification Course of Fire, un-assisted; Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor; Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action; Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communications; Ability to use a computer to document work such (Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry); Must successfully pass background investigation, drug screen, pre-placement physical and psychological screening assessment post-offer, pre-employment and periodically thereafter; Ability to defend self and/or others in case of physical confrontations; Ability to communicate effectively with people; ability to hear radio and telephone communications at both high and low decibels; Ability to communicate via radio and telephone with clear diction without impediments; Must have the ability to interact appropriately with all team members, patients and visitors, especially under difficult circumstances; Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday and must lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally; Must be able to push/pull with 35 lbs. of force; Must possess the hand strength, dexterity, and ability to safely operate a firearm; Have 20/20 vision in both eyes or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses in both eyes; Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance