Security

Job Summary

Guard’s patients, staff and property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties

Job Responsibilities

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Patrols buildings and grounds within the Network on a routine basis.
• Examines doors, windows, offices and equipment to determine they are properly secured.
• Communicates policy infractions to customers, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and detains persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts, or escorts off campus.
• Provides escorts for customers to their vehicles.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked and equipment left on.
• Conducts safety/security educational programs.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department in case of fire or presence of persons engaged in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Records data such as property damage or unusual occurrences.
• Monitors parking control and visitation programs.
• Determines where a potential security risk exists and the best way to minimize the risk.
• Displays competency in the role of Security Officer as evidences in the annual Performance Appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.

Qualifications

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with one to two years related security or law enforcement experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must also possess a current Illinois driver’s license, and a valid FOID card.

Required Experience: The employee must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills must be continuously demonstrated with all customers.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Complexity of Work:

Populations Served:

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.

• Infant:
• Early Childhood: 1 year and
• Late Childhood: 5 years and
• Adolescent: 13 to
• Young Adult: 17 to
• Middle Adult: 30 to
• Older Adult: >60 years
• No responsibility to treat or care for patients.

While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups.

• Neonate:

Serves patients in areas other than patient care