Lead Security Officer

Your future role at a glance:

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

Department: Security

Schedule: Evening shift l Full-time

Salary range: $24.18 - $32.71 per hour 

How you'll make an impact in this role:

Serve as team leader for assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

• Participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating staff performance.
• Contribute to efficient operations by assisting with coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow and promoting decision-making and problem solving.
• Perform the duties of a security officer.
• Model and promote teamwork and cooperation amongst staff.
• Review staff reports for accuracy, clarity and completeness.
• Investigate, document, and manage security incidents and hazards.
• Address escalated or unresolved issues.
• Assist the Security Manager with shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staff development, and Committee Chair responsibilities.
• Operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.
• Provide for traffic and parking enforcement within campus area and participates in foot and vehicle patrols.

What minimum qualifications you'll need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License credentialed from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (IL-DMV) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Security Guard credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer:

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.