Security Officer - Part time - Evenings - AMITA Health : Job Details

**Security Officer - Part time - Evenings**

CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH

* Des Plaines, Illinois

* Sfty Secrty and Envnt of Care

* 142389

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** Job Description**

**We Are Hiring**

Our dynamic work environment is defined by a culture of compassion, safety, and excellence. Nationally recognized for quality care, we are a group of highly talented peers who embrace our commitment to healing the sick and caring for the poor and vulnerable with kindness and love. We treat every patient and team member as the most important person in the room because in that moment, that is who they are.

**What You Will Do**

Provide security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

* Perform proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.

* Investigate, document and manage security incidents and hazards.

* Maintain knowledge/follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans.

* May facilitate planned drills and simulations.

* Train and mentor staff on environment of care and emergency management processes and procedures.

* Provide information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety.

* Provides for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participates in foot and vehicle patrols.

* Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.

* Operates vehicle in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.

**What You Will Need**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

* Drivers License credentialed from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (IL-DMV) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

* BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

* Security Guard credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred.

* Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) card preferred.

Education:

* High school diploma or GED required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

AMITA Health, one of the largest health systems in Illinois, is comprised of 19 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care. With more than 900 providers in its medical groups, 26,000 associates and 7,000 physician partners, AMITA Health serves over 6.6 million residents in the greater Chicagoland area.

We are committed to improving accessibility to healthcare in the communities we serve. We hold ourselves accountable to our patients and one another, and we work hard to treat the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Our compassionate, talented team members are the source of our strength, and we invest heavily in their well-being. We offer significant professional opportunities, career advancement potential, comprehensive training and competitive wages.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

AMITA Health will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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Please note that AMITA Health will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. AMITA Health will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.