at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Hospital Security Officer - University Police
Hospital Security Officer - University Police
Hiring Department: University Police
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: req14904
FTE: 1.0
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week which includes 3 shifts. A shift will be assigned at time of hire and is based on department operational need.
Workplace Type: On-Site
Hourly Pay Rate: $27.54 per hour
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Our University Police department is continuously seeking experienced Hospital Security Officers to support our UI Health Hospital. The Security Officer is involved in the performance or supervision of protective service work consisting of guarding the UIC campus which includes the hospital, medical centers, student housing and campus buildings. Perform asset protection and public safety duties in a variety of fixed post and patrol assignments. As well as controlling access to facilities by employees, visitors, and students.
The work schedule includes 3 shifts. A shift will be assigned at time of hire and is based on department operational need.
Duties & Responsibilities:
In primarily medical settings: May transport high risk patients to other clinics and heath care areas, perform patient escorts, in ambulance and/or medical transport vehicles. In addition, transport, and secure patient valuables.
May subdue patients to allow for the application of medication or physical restraints: assist in the application of four-point restraints to high-risk patients; perform special duty watch.
May provide "stand-by" services for active suicidal or homicidal clients on a clinical unit. May aid in the search for and return of escaped or absconded patients.
Patrols campus buildings and grounds, including medical facilities, to observe security breaches or unsafe conditions. Answer disturbance calls, alarms, and initiates response action necessary to protect lives and property.
Directs individuals away from unauthorized areas of unsafe conditions, responds quickly to emergencies, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful or hazardous conditions require control by police.
Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first: or CPR: performs fire control duties at small fires immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area.
Manages conflict through negotiation.
Dispatch calls using radio; pages staff; prepares visitor and/or parking passes; controls personnel access by monitoring the identification of individuals entering controlled areas.
Interviews witnesses, writes detailed narrative reports; maintains daily activity reports; records visitor s names, confirms identity, issue passes, and escorts individuals within secured area.
Unlocking gates, doors; may drive patrol car while making rounds.
Searches for and attempts to locate missing... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
