Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Public Safety Officer at our Dearborn Station Clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Under the general supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor, the Public Safety Officer will work to maintain a secure and safe environment for faculty, staff, patients, visitors and property. Duties will include communication functions of the Public Safety Department, rotation and receipt of all emergency and non-emergency incoming calls to the dispatch center, solicits descriptive information to determine the nature and urgency of the request and the location and scope of the incident. Essential Job Functions • Serve as a mentor and provide support to Public Safety Coordinators • Supervise shift operations • Conduct foot patrols in assigned areas, double tap required tour access points and report identified safety and security related risk/issues • Conduct mobile patrols on grounds and parking garages as assigned • Verify areas are properly locked and secured when performing patrols • Provide immediate response to unplanned life safety or security related emergencies and drills/exercises • Request emergency services and/or UCPD assistance when necessary • Manage two-way communications and resources during daily operations and emergency response • Provide security escort services when requested • Provide immediate response to difficult and/or abusive patients and visitors when requested by staff. Assist clinical staff in restraining patients when necessary • Provide security in high risk areas • Perform dispatch communications function and monitor CCTV • Maintain accurate records of request for service and other departmental activities • Assign Incident Report numbers and complete accurate and detailed reports for security related incidents • Assist with investigations of criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center • Communicates necessary information to other shifts, department administration, leadership and UPCD in a timely manner • Direct and coordinate response to service calls and alarms • Attend court or other legal proceedings to provide details of specific incidents as required • Perform other duties assigned Required Qualifications • High school diploma or GED • Valid Driver's License • Completion of the following Training/Certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment: • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification • 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 equivalent field preferred. • At least one year in health care Position Details • Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) 8-hour shifts • Shift: Nights • Unit/Department: Security Department • CBA Code: Non-Union