Security guard jobs in Chicago, IL

About the role

The Public Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining a secure environment at the front line of service. Ensures patients, employees, visitors, and guests are served and protected and that contents and assets of SRALab are secured. Patrols and identifies potentially harmful, dangerous or unsafe situations and ensures they are addressed. The Public Safety Officer will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

What you'll bring

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• Minimum of 20 Hours Training outlined by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, or certification as a Peace Officer in the State of Illinois.
• Knowledge of security procedures, investigation techniques and reporting and public safety rules and codes.
• Three to six month’s orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with SRALab policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteous assistance to employees, visitors, 1 year customer service experience.
• Ability to respectfully interact with all staff and patients or clients.
• Ability to professionally confront and control potentially hostile persons.
• Capable of providing effective assistance in restraining abusive or hostile persons.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics for transferring patients into and out of vehicles.
• Ability to utilize Outlook, Cerner, Informacast, and C-Cure systems
• Must have and maintain a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License or must commit to securing a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License within the first 6 months of employment.
• Within the first 12 months of employment, must become Certified in IAHSS Beginner Course.