Public Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors, and property through foot and mobile patrols.
• Provide immediate response to unplanned life safety or security-related emergencies, including difficult or abusive individuals.
• Conduct dispatch communications, monitor CCTV, and manage two-way communications during daily operations.
• Assist clinical staff in restraining patients when necessary and provide security in high-risk areas.
• Perform security escort services and request emergency services or UCPD assistance when required.
• Maintain accurate records, complete detailed incident reports, and assist with investigations of suspicious occurrences.
• Supervise shift operations and serve as a mentor to Public Safety Coordinators.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to complete the following training/certifications within the first 180 days of employment:
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training
• International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification
• CPR/AED Certification
• Defensive Tactics
• Handcuffing Certification
• Use of Restraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or an equivalent field.
• At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

About the Company

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system that has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, working to advance medical innovation and serve the health needs of our community.