Security Public Safety Officer

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for the protection, safeguard, and safety of hospital personnel, visitors, and assets.  S/he patrols assigned areas of the hospital properties; enforces and maintains visitor control; investigates minor complaints of a security nature; and escorts staff, visitors, and patients, as needed.

Qualifications:

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• PERC certification/20-hour security certification.
• Current State I.D or Current Driver’s license with good driving record.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrol (foot or mobile) and monitor hospital properties for unauthorized persons. If needed, redirect or escort from property.
• Ensure the safety of patients, visitors, employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Provide escort service for staff or visitors upon request.
• Monitor all visitors and staff for proper identification.
• Enforce and maintain visitor control in accordance with hospital regulations regarding visiting hours, age of visitor, and number of visitors per patient.
• Perform bag checks of employees leaving hospital property at designated areas.
• Check for hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Enforce parking restrictions on hospital premises.
• Ensure current city, state, and federal laws and regulations are enforced with regards to the hospital.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with the public and law enforcement agencies.
• Initiate incident reports covering specific types of security situations or incidents and submit to supervisor.
• Inform supervisor regarding serious and/or pertinent situations.
• Perform pick-ups and/or deliveries in the absence of Driver.

A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.