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Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Security Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:30:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $2 increase to base pay Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: Under the general supervision of a Security Supervisor, the Lead Security Officer will perform the duties of a Security Officer and assume a leadership role on the shift as described below, including being a positive role model/mentor/training officer for security officers. The Lead Security Officer will exemplify the Rush missions, visions and values and act in accordance with RUMC policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 High School graduate or GED and at least one year of service as a security officer at Rush required. u2022 Valid Driveru2019s (Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin) license required. u2022 Must have a prior driving record deemed acceptable to RUMC based upon the results of a Motor Vehicle Report check conducted by Human Resources. u2022 Must possess and be responsible for maintaining current Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC). u2022 Must possess and maintain a Firearm Control Card (FCC) at the time of application (including revolver). u2022 Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois Firearmu2019s Owneru2019s Identification (FOID) Permit. u2022 Must possess and maintain an International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (u201cIAHSSu201d) basic certification. u2022 Must be able to qualify for and successfully demonstrate the use and maintenance of firearms and departmental equipment. u2022 Pass RUMC specific knowledge test. u2022 Ability to handle confidential matters. Ability to exercise independent judgment; excellent customer service skills. u2022 Must be able to stand or walk during the majority, if not entire tour of duty and be able to withstand weather extremes for external assignments. u2022 Physically able to perform required responsibilities. u2022 Must be able to qualify for and successfully demonstrate the use and maintenance of firearms, and departmental equipment. u2022 Must be able to wear body armor. Preferred Job Qualifications: Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Responsibilities: u2022 Provide fixed, walking and vehicular patrols of all RUMC building and ground. u2022 Perform Security Services Dispatch duties prioritizes needs, monitors and responds to security system indications, views and provides monitoring of security video system, monitors the police and emergency communications systems, monitors breaks and schedules, documents security officer activities, monitors assignments and addresses incoming calls with varying degrees of complexity and needs. u2022 Conduct basic interviews and investigations. u2022 Observe and document security and safety hazards. u2022 Prepare incident reports, memorandums and other written documentation u2022 Assists local police agencies during investigations or emergencies. u2022 Monitor and assist with access control and visitor management. u2022 Controls and enforces vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns in the Medical Center as assigned. u2022 Provides escort services as assigned. u2022 Participates in property control procedures (accepts, records, stores, returns, or releases to authorized persons). u2022 Responds to emergency situations (i.e. Code Red, Blue, Code triage, Code Orange, etc.). u2022 Assists Supervisor on the shift as the daily lead officer. u2022 Acts as the trainer providing initial RUMC specific training as well as ongoing training of Security Officers. Also u2022 provides on-the-job training to new officers and makes recommendations to supervisor regarding officer progress in order to aid in verification of competency. u2022 Represents the Security Services department as assigned by the Supervisor or until relieved by a Supervisor or above. u2022 Performs other duties as assigned Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Lead Security Officer Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 21500