Lead Public Safety Officer

Hourly Pay Range:

$20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Lead Public Safety Officer
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Full Time- 40hrs
• Hours: Nights, 10pm – 6:30m

What you will do:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs.
• In the absence of the Shift Supervisor coordinates the work of assigned department staff and determines daily work post assignments.
• Assist the Shift Supervisor to trains and orient newly hired Security Officers on his/her shift.
• Monitors Security Officers in performance of their duties and provides on-going direction of activities during the shift. Determines when an incident requires written report, which report form to use and submits to Supervisor, Public Safety. Prepare other written reports as directed.
• Assist Shift Supervisor to coordinate interviews for investigations with employees and law enforcement agencies.
• Briefs oncoming Lead Officer regarding any reports and pertinent information.
• Performs duties of Public Safety Officer

What you will need:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a customer-focused service-based organization

Preferred Education and/or Experience: 

• Fundamental understanding of computers, loss prevention and fire/security technology
• A basic level of microcomputer software (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)

Required License and/or Certification:

• Valid Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification Card is required within 90 days of start date in position
• Current CPR certification issued either by American Heart Association or Red Cross within 90 days of start date in position
• A valid driver’s license is required. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hire

Preferred License and/or Certification:

• Attainment of certification by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) for their Basic Healthcare Security Officer training course within twelve months of start date in position. 
• Supervisor Healthcare Security Officer Certification

Benefits:

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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