Security / Safety Officer FT PM Aurora Burlington

About the position The Security/Safety Officer position at Advocate Aurora Medical Center Burlington involves providing security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion. The officer is responsible for ensuring safety and security through various duties including routine patrols, responding to emergencies, and investigating incidents. The role requires maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor, complying with safety regulations, and collaborating with law enforcement and first responders. The position includes a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, with weekend and holiday rotations. Responsibilities • Provides security services with professionalism, fairness, and compassion. • Performs routine responsibilities during interior and exterior patrols to ensure safety and security. • Prevents, responds to, and investigates workplace violence. • Responds immediately to emergency and crisis situations. • Investigates incidents that occur on Advocate Aurora property and completes timely and accurate reports. • Performs liaison rounding duties to cultivate close partnerships with all departments and units. • Delivers security awareness education to team members. • Coordinates with law enforcement and first responder agencies. • May serve as a precept for newly hired officers. Requirements • High School Graduate. • Typically requires 1 year of experience in a security, related public safety, or customer service area. • Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) license issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ). • A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles. • Certified in Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) use within 90 days of hire. Nice-to-haves • Security Officer Healthcare Certification (CHSO) issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS). • Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning. • Experience in quickly assessing dangerous situations and taking appropriate action. • Ability to use a computer for documentation. Benefits • 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. • Educational Assistance Program. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job