Lead Security Officer

Details

• Department: Security

• Schedule: Full time, Nights Shifts

• Hospital: Ascension Saint Alexius

• Location: Hoffman Estates, Illinois

• Salary: $19.87 - $28.83 per hour

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

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, staff development, 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 participates in foot and vehicle patrols.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License credentialed from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (IL-DMV) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

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

• Security Guard credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred.

Education

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

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

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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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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