Public Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure environment for faculty, staff, patients, and visitors through foot and mobile patrols
• Respond immediately to unplanned life safety or security-related emergencies and drills
• Manage two-way communications and dispatch functions, including monitoring CCTV
• Provide security escorts and assist clinical staff with patient restraint when necessary
• Conduct investigations of criminal or 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 dedicated to providing superior healthcare with compassion. We are at the forefront of medical innovation, working to advance medical knowledge and serve the health needs of our community.