Job Description
Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Public Safety Officer at our Hyde Park Location. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor, the Public Safety Officer will work to maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors and property. Duties will include communication functions of the Public Safety Department, rotation and receipt of all emergency and non-emergency incoming calls to the dispatch center, solicits descriptive information to determine the nature and urgency of the request and the location and scope of the incident.
Essential Job Functions
Serve as a mentor and provide support to Public Safety Coordinators
Supervise shift operations
Conduct foot patrols in assigned areas, double tap required tour access points and report identified safety and
security related risk/issues
Conduct mobile patrols on grounds and parking garages as assigned
Verify areas are properly locked and secured when performing patrols
Provide immediate response to unplanned life safety or security related emergencies and drills/exercises
Request emergency services and/or UCPD assistance when necessary
Manage two-way communications and resources during daily operations and emergency response
Provide security ****** services when requested
Provide immediate response to difficult and/or abusive patients and visitors when requested by staff. Assist clinical
staff in restraining patients when necessary
Provide security in high risk areas
Perform dispatch communications function and monitor CCTV
Maintain accurate records of request for service and other departmental activities
Assign Incident Report numbers and complete accurate and detailed reports for security related incidents
Assist with investigations of criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center
Communicates necessary information to other shifts, department administration, leadership and UPCD in a timely
manner
Direct and coordinate response to service calls and alarms
Attend court or other legal proceedings to provide details of specific incidents as required
Perform other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
Completion of the following Training/Certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment:
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification
International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Defensive Tactics
Handcuffing Certification
Use of Restraints
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent field preferred.
At least one year in health care
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) 8-hour shifts
Shift: Evenings
Unit/Department: Security Department
CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us:
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Public Safety Officer at our Hyde Park Location. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor, the Public Safety Officer will work to maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors and property. Duties will include communication functions of the Public Safety Department, rotation and receipt of all emergency and non-emergency incoming calls to the dispatch center, solicits descriptive information to determine the nature and urgency of the request and the location and scope of the incident.
Essential Job Functions
Serve as a mentor and provide support to Public Safety Coordinators
Supervise shift operations
Conduct foot patrols in assigned areas, double tap required tour access points and report identified safety and
security related risk/issues
Conduct mobile patrols on grounds and parking garages as assigned
Verify areas are properly locked and secured when performing patrols
Provide immediate response to unplanned life safety or security related emergencies and drills/exercises
Request emergency services and/or UCPD assistance when necessary
Manage two-way communications and resources during daily operations and emergency response
Provide security ****** services when requested
Provide immediate response to difficult and/or abusive patients and visitors when requested by staff. Assist clinical
staff in restraining patients when necessary
Provide security in high risk areas
Perform dispatch communications function and monitor CCTV
Maintain accurate records of request for service and other departmental activities
Assign Incident Report numbers and complete accurate and detailed reports for security related incidents
Assist with investigations of criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center
Communicates necessary information to other shifts, department administration, leadership and UPCD in a timely
manner
Direct and coordinate response to service calls and alarms
Attend court or other legal proceedings to provide details of specific incidents as required
Perform other duties assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
Completion of the following Training/Certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment:
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification
International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification
CPR/AED Certification
Defensive Tactics
Handcuffing Certification
Use of Restraints
Preferred Qualifications
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or equivalent field preferred.
At least one year in health care
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) 8-hour shifts
Shift: Evenings
Unit/Department: Security Department
CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us:
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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