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Security Officer - Armed

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Advocate Health Care

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United States , Aurora

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Public Sector

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Not provided

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Salary:

22.50 - 33.75 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion in even challenging circumstances and in accordance with policies, procedures, and training
  • Inspires confidence in patients, visitors, and team members by presenting a professional, approachable, and service-oriented appearance and demeanor
  • Is alert, observant, and ethical
  • Complies with and enforces all safety and security rules and regulations
  • Maintains Department uniform and equipment in good repair
  • Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security, including but not limited to: inspections to identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and fire conditions, audits of Interim Life Safety Measures, patient valuables management, and thorough contraband searches
  • Assists team members, patients and visitors by providing information, directions, and physical help
  • Ensures traffic control, monitors conduct of visitors on premises, and confronts unauthorized persons for questioning
  • Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence
  • Responds to service calls, such as combative or threatening patients or visitors and team member incidents
  • Serves as a primary resource for de-escalation
  • Performs key responsibilities to plan, prevent, practice, and respond to emergencies such as lost or abducted infants/children, fire, and active threats
  • Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations
  • physically intervenes in accordance with training to situations that have a potential for injury
  • Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Aurora property and completes timely and accurate reports
  • Addresses and escalates complaints to the appropriate leader and provides supporting documentation
  • Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all department and units
  • Delivers security awareness education to team members to leverage their assistance in the overall security of the site
  • Liaisons with state and local law enforcement and first responder agencies
  • Coordinates, briefs, and monitors every law enforcement prisoner patient guard to ensure policy compliance and prevent unsafe practices
  • May serve as a precept for newly hired officers, providing feedback and assisting in maintaining competencies for all officers
  • Maintains current department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of critical restraints, etc.

Requirements:

  • Security Officer healthcare certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) needs to be obtained within 2 years
  • Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ)
  • A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles
  • High School Graduate
  • Typically requires 1 year of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area that includes experiences in responding to emergent situations and identifying and resolving issues that pose a potential risk to patients, visitors, staff and/or property
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor in dealings with employees, visitors, and patients, even if they are verbally aggressive persons
  • Demonstrated experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action
  • Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communications
  • Ability to use a computer to document work such (Microsoft Word, Excel, navigating a web page, and database entry)
  • Ability to work a flexible scheduling including off-shifts, weekends and holiday, as necessary
  • Ability to meet and maintain current Department training standards in radio communications, verbal de-escalation, stabilization, CPR, application of clinical restraints, etc.
  • Must sit, stand, walk, and drive throughout the workday and must lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally
  • Must be able to push/pull with 35 lbs of force
  • Temperature in working environment (when outside) may vary between - 10 to 90 degrees due to seasonal changes
  • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, and radiation hazards
  • Protective clothing must be worn as necessary
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
  • Ability to defend self and/or others in case of physical confrontations.
What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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