Lead-Security Officer

Details

Department: Security

Schedule: Full Time, Evening Shifts

Hospital: Ascension St. Joseph

Location: Joliet, IL

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Serve as team leader for assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and

visitors.

Participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating staff performance.

Contribute to efficient operations by assisting with coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow and promoting decision-making and problem solving.

Perform the duties of a security officer.

Model and promote teamwork and cooperation amongst staff.

Review staff reports for accuracy, clarity and completeness.

Investigate, document, and manage security incidents and hazards.

Address escalated or unresolved issues.

Assist the Security Manager with shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staffdevelopment, and Committee Chair responsibilities.

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

Provide for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participate in foot and vehicle patrols.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Approved Local Exception preferred.

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Law Enforcement preferred.

Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc. preferred.

Security Professional preferred.

Security Guard specializing in Healthcare preferred.

Security Guard preferred.

Security Guard specializing in Weapon Permit preferred.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associates degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension 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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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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