Job Information
Trinity Health SECURITY & SAFETY OFFICER in Melrose Park, Illinois
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
The Security & Safety Officer will provide unarmed uniformed security, safety and customer services to all staff, students, patients and visitors of the Medical Center.
Position Responsibilities:
Patrols Medical Center Campus and its buildings to deter crime, prevent loss and promote a safe environment.
Provides and maintains a security presence at the main entrances of various buildings on campus to control access, provide directions and assistance and prevent loss.
Gathers information for and completes various reports to document incidents and events on the Medical Center Campus.
Performs traffic and crowd control on the medical center campus to control access and direct the flow of both pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Assists the Parking Department in the accomplishment of their goals by providing motorist assistance and parking control assists the Safety Department in the accomplishment of their goals by providing fire and chemical safety services.
Performs security and service related duties as assigned to promote loss and crime prevention and service excellence.
Enforces the rules and regulations of Loyola University Health System and Medical Center.
Magis & Service Excellence Accountabilities:
Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment.
Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.
Position Requirements:
Required:
High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Specify Degree(s): Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security Admin, Fire Services or related field
May be required to be on-call for emergencies, and as needed on occasional evenings/weekends for security needs
Preferred:
Associates Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Licensure/Certifications:
Required:
- General - Valid Illinois driver's license
Preferred:
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Other: International Association of Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification
Preferred
Computer Skills:
Preferred:
Basic Keyboarding Skills
Basic Microsoft Office applications
Required Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively with Staff, Students and patients
Must have sharp mental alertness and attention to detail
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
Ability to deal with stressful situations
Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work as an effective team member
Physical Requirements:
Stand or walk constantly during or up to an entire shift
Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift
Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck to perform various duties
Assist in lifting patients as needed to either assist nursing or transporting staff
Restrain violent/combative patients to prevent injuries to themselves and others
The ability to power walk and or run as needed
Ability to use both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering while using phone, notepad, writing reports, and other administrative tasks
Requires good eye vision to observe, read, interact with public and co-workers, view security monitors; includes hand/eye coordination
Work in various environments including adverse outdoor conditions such as cold, rain or heat;
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran