The University of Chicago Medicine

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Public Safety Officer (PSO) , in the Security Department.. 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.. Public Safety Officer (PSO) Required Qualifications. Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Certificate. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification

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Job Description:
Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Public Safety Officer (PSO), in the Security Department. 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<ul><li>Supervises the work of the public safety coordinators by assigning work, observing and reviewing performance (both through the performance review process and through counseling as required). </li><li>Recommends discipline of Public Safety Coordinators through the chain of command, participates in hiring Public Safety Coordinators; assigns work to Public Safety Coordinators, including overtime as necessary. </li><li>Evaluates Public Safety Coordinators, including evaluation of the quality and quantity of their work performance and scheduling of daily assignments.</li><li>Performs the communications dispatch function for UC Medicine Public Safety. </li><li>Monitors the closed circuit television cameras. </li><li>Assigns Incident Report numbers to Public Safety personnel from Continuum Incident Report System. </li><li>Monitors UCM Public Safety and University Police radio traffic and communicates with UCPD dispatch during any emergencies or incidents within the Med-Center that requires UCPD assistance. </li><li>Monitor the UC Medicine alarm systems and Submits reports when required. </li><li>Directs and coordinate the Public Safety response to calls for service and alarms. </li><li>Maintain radio contract with Public Safety personnel to insure their safety. </li></ul>Public Safety Officer (PSO) Required Qualifications<ul><li>High school diploma or GED</li><li>At least 21 years of age</li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Three to five years of experience in security or law enforcement required </li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to complete IAHSS Certification Training Program within 90 days of employment</li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), as defined in the Private Detective, </li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Valid Driver's License</li></ul> Completion of the following Training/Certifications provided by UCM within the first 180 days of employment:  <ul><li>Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Certificate</li><li>Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention Training/Certification </li><li>International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Certification</li><li>International Association of Health Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification</li><li>CPR/AED Certification</li><li>Defensive Tactics</li><li>Handcuffing Certification</li><li>Use of Restraints</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>College preferred</li><li>At least one year in health care </li></ul> Position Details<ul><li>Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts</li><li>Shift: Nights  </li><li>Unit/Department: Security Department</li><li>CBA Code: Non-Union</li></ul>

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