Public Safety Officer Armed I - Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical 2nd Shift Ft

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Base: $22.90 - $34.35 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Armed security operations
Patient and visitor safety
Emergency response procedures
The role requires providing professional security services with a focus on compassion and fairness while ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and team members

Job Summary

  • The role requires providing professional security services with a focus on compassion and fairness while ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and team members.
  • Incumbents must be certified to use conducted electrical weapons and firearms, responding immediately to crises such as active threats or combative individuals.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off alongside competitive compensation ranging from $22.90 to $34.35 per hour.

Matching Summary

The role requires providing professional security services with a focus on compassion and fairness while ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and team members.

Salary

Base: $22.90 - $34.35 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Armed security operations
  • Patient and visitor safety
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Verbal de-escalation techniques
  • Firearm handling and qualification
  • Incident investigation and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Customer service approach
  • Collaborative team relationships
  • Community-oriented policing
  • Empathetic interaction style
  • Traffic control assistance

Key Requirements

  • Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) within 2 years
  • Illinois FOID Card or Concealed Carry Weapon license
  • State of IL 40-hour armed course with pistol endorsement
  • Valid Firearm Control Card for Proprietary Personnel
  • Stop the Bleed Certification within 1 year
  • Certified Conducted Energy Weapon (TASER) use within 90 days
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 1 year experience in security or public safety

Work Rights

Must meet Illinois state licensing requirements

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