Armed Public Safety OfficerBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Armed Public Safety Officer in the Safety Department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.Under general supervision, the Armed Public Safety Officer provides and maintains a safe environment for employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff through the use of uniformed patrols, emergency response, customer service and enforcement of policies and regulations at all Ingalls facilities. This is an armed position.The incumbent assuming this position may be subjected to the following work conditions: extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions and loud noise. Hazards of the role include mechanical, electrical, chemical, biohazards, sharps, and radiation.Essential Job Functions:Respond to all emergency situations (fire, bomb threat, combative patient, armed subject, lockdown, etc.) on campus that require immediate attention in a safe and timely and take appropriate action to mitigate or eliminate riskConduct internal and external patrols of all facilities and grounds for persons needing assistance, safety violations, and evidence of criminal or suspicious activityEnsure security sensitive areas of the facility are properly securedAssists with enforcement of Ingalls policies and procedures, including but not limited to: access control, identification badges, parking, smoking and fire safetyInvestigate and document safety hazards or criminal incidents that occurMaintain HIPAA compliance for all protected health information (PHI)Coordinate with law enforcement and fire service personnel responding to the campusComplete written incident reports for any incidents requiring written documentation with all reports completed in a timely manner.Maintain understanding of Dispatch operations and provide Dispatch relief as needed.Conduct searches of persons and property for contraband when necessaryProvide transportation for patients, visitors and staff to and from their vehicles when requestedCollect, inventory and secure patient belongings as requiredMaintain duty posts in the Emergency Department areas and assist clinical staff when requestedPerform all other duties as assignedMicrosoft Office applicationsTen-CodesExcellent communicate skills to provide service in a friendly, calm, professional manner to all internal and external customers in situations which may be stressful, tense and ambiguous.Good command of the English language to file and compose paperwork.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentValid Driver's LicenseCurrent CPR Card (American Heart Association)Valid Illinois Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) CardState of Illinois 40-Hour Armed Security Officer Certification (Semi-Automatic firearm) with a firearm requalification date within six months of date of hireCompletion of the following Training/Certifications provided by Ingalls State of Illinois Firearm Control Card (issued after hire and upon arrival from State of Illinois)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification (within the first 60 days of employment)Must obtain IAHSS Basic Certified Healthcare Security Officer within six months of appointment.Must complete required FEMA ICS 100 and 200 level courses within six months of appointment.Preferred QualificationsAssociate Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent field1-2 years of experience in a public safety position (public safety / security officer, police officer, firefighter / EMT) or comparable military servicePosition DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)Shift: 12 hr, Rotating- 6:00pm - 6:30am, 6:00am - 6:30pm The position will require you to work as a uniformed Public Safety Officer, in order to supplement Public Safety staff on all shifts, as needed. Rotating shifts may be required to address staffing needs of the 24/7 departmentUnit/Department: Security DepartmentCBA Code: Non-Union
Armed Public Safety OfficerBe a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Armed Public Safety Officer in the Safety Department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.Under general supervision, the Armed Public Safety Officer provides and maintains a safe environment for employees, patients, visitors, and medical staff through the use of uniformed patrols, emergency response, customer service and enforcement of policies and regulations at all Ingalls facilities. This is an armed position.The incumbent assuming this position may be subjected to the following work conditions: extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions and loud noise. Hazards of the role include mechanical, electrical, chemical, biohazards, sharps, and radiation.Essential Job Functions:Respond to all emergency situations (fire, bomb threat, combative patient, armed subject, lockdown, etc.) on campus that require immediate attention in a safe and timely and take appropriate action to mitigate or eliminate riskConduct internal and external patrols of all facilities and grounds for persons needing assistance, safety violations, and evidence of criminal or suspicious activityEnsure security sensitive areas of the facility are properly securedAssists with enforcement of Ingalls policies and procedures, including but not limited to: access control, identification badges, parking, smoking and fire safetyInvestigate and document safety hazards or criminal incidents that occurMaintain HIPAA compliance for all protected health information (PHI)Coordinate with law enforcement and fire service personnel responding to the campusComplete written incident reports for any incidents requiring written documentation with all reports completed in a timely manner.Maintain understanding of Dispatch operations and provide Dispatch relief as needed.Conduct searches of persons and property for contraband when necessaryProvide transportation for patients, visitors and staff to and from their vehicles when requestedCollect, inventory and secure patient belongings as requiredMaintain duty posts in the Emergency Department areas and assist clinical staff when requestedPerform all other duties as assignedMicrosoft Office applicationsTen-CodesExcellent communicate skills to provide service in a friendly, calm, professional manner to all internal and external customers in situations which may be stressful, tense and ambiguous.Good command of the English language to file and compose paperwork.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentValid Driver's LicenseCurrent CPR Card (American Heart Association)Valid Illinois Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) CardState of Illinois 40-Hour Armed Security Officer Certification (Semi-Automatic firearm) with a firearm requalification date within six months of date of hireCompletion of the following Training/Certifications provided by Ingalls State of Illinois Firearm Control Card (issued after hire and upon arrival from State of Illinois)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification (within the first 60 days of employment)Must obtain IAHSS Basic Certified Healthcare Security Officer within six months of appointment.Must complete required FEMA ICS 100 and 200 level courses within six months of appointment.Preferred QualificationsAssociate Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent field1-2 years of experience in a public safety position (public safety / security officer, police officer, firefighter / EMT) or comparable military servicePosition DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)Shift: 12 hr, Rotating- 6:00pm - 6:30am, 6:00am - 6:30pm The position will require you to work as a uniformed Public Safety Officer, in order to supplement Public Safety staff on all shifts, as needed. Rotating shifts may be required to address staffing needs of the 24/7 departmentUnit/Department: Security DepartmentCBA Code: Non-Union
