Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Security Officer I Full time Night shift

DeKalb, IL, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 hours ago
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About the role

  • At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
  • Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
  • Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Responsibilities

  • Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient, visitor, and employee security.
  • 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. These patrols are both on foot and mobile.
  • Delivers deceased bodies to the morgue and releases same to authorized persons in accordance with established policies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain IAHSS Basic certification
  • Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire

Requirements

  • Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Maintains security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors according to pre-set schedules or as required by special circumstances.

Benefits

  • from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
  • Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
  • Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
  • This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
  • As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
  • Experience in healthcare security, police work, or military service
  • 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

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