This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11606947 By joining our team,you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work ina truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championedthrough words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culturethat is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery andcompassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been donebefore as we integrate science and clinical care to help patientsachieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

　　Job Description Summary

　　The Public Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining a secureenvironment at the front line of service. Ensures patients, employees,visitors, and guests are served and protected and that contents andassets of SRALab are secured. Patrols and identifies potentiallyharmful, dangerous or unsafe situations and ensures they are addressed.

　　The Public Safety Officer will consistently demonstrate support of theShirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values bystriving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showingrespect and compassion for patients and their families, fellowemployees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in theinterest of the institute.

　　The Public Safety Officer will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CoreAttributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)while fulfilling job duties.

　　Job Description

　　The Public Safety Officer will:

　　Patrols assigned areas, searching for safety hazards, presence ofunauthorized persons, and other potential sources of harm to personsor property.Maintains secure facilities, ensuring entrances are locked asrequired, controlling authorized access to rooms and offices.Responds to burglar, robbery and fire alarms disturbances, as wellas suspicious persons, accidents, and other various public servicecalls.Conducts preliminary investigation on complaints, incidents andaccidents, and prepares written reports on activities andinvestigations.Enforces all hospital safety and security rules and regulations asrequired including but not limited to smoking and parking policies.Maintains departmental equipment, including uniforms andaccessories,Provides directions and general information to patients, visitorsand staff, including assisting patients in and out of vehicles andwheelchairs when necessary.Assist with transporting employee\'s from SRALab to and from offsitegarages, and authorized areas via security vehicle.Assists with traffic control of the main driveway and parking garageincluding escorting patients, visitors, and employees to parkingareasTransports prescriptions, blood, gases, patient stats, and doctors\'orders as needed.Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interestof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships

　　Reports directly to Security Shift Sergeants or Security LieutenantKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

　　Completion of a high school diploma.Minimum of 20 Hours Training outlined by the Illinois Department ofProfessional Regulation, or certification as a Peace Officer in theState of Illinois.Security experience - 2 years preferredKnowledge of security procedures, investigation techniques andreporting and public safety rules and codes. Three to six month\'sorientation to acquire necessary familiarity with SRALab policiesand procedures.Strong interpersonal skills necessary to provide courteousassistance to employees, visitors, 1 year customer serviceexperienceAbility to respectfully interact with all staff and patients orclients.Ability to professionally confront and control potentially hostilepersons.Capable of providing effective assistance in restraining abusive orhostile persons.Knowledge of proper body mechanics for transferring patients intoand out of vehicles.Ability to utilize Outlook, Cerner, Informacast, and C-Cure systemsMust have and maintain a valid State of Illinois Driver\'s Licenseor must commit to securing a valid State of Illinois Driver\'sLicense within the first 6 months of employment.Within the first 12 months of employment, must become Certified inIAHSS Beginner Course.Prefer an associate degree in criminal justice or militaryexperience.Public Safety apprentice program available to internal candidates.Working Conditions

　　Normal office environment with some exposure to dust or extremetemperature.

　　Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

　　Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

　　Position is subject to work weekends and holidays.

　　Ability to climb