Public Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors, and property through foot and mobile patrols.
• Respond immediately to unplanned life safety emergencies, security incidents, and drills.
• Manage two-way communications, monitor CCTV, and perform dispatch functions.
• Provide security escorts and assist clinical staff with patient restraint when necessary.
• Conduct investigations of suspicious occurrences and complete detailed incident reports.
• Supervise shift operations and serve as a mentor to Public Safety Coordinators.
• Coordinate with emergency services and UCPD as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to complete the following certifications within 180 days of employment:
• CPI Verbal Intervention Training
• 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.