Supervisor, Public Safety

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Public Safety Supervisor at our Hyde park location. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

In this role, you will patrol the University of Chicago Medicine campus and prepare and review Hospital Incident reports. You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions of the second shift of the Public Safety Department as well as coordinating training services for the Public Safety staff.                                                                                                        

Essential Job Functions

• Providing investigative services in the hospital.
• Ensuring the Public Safety Officers (PSO) and Public Safety Coordinators (PSC) provide timely assistance to patients, visitors and employees whenever necessary.  
• Patrolling the entire Medical Center on foot and inspecting hallways, stairways and all other public areas.
• Checking assigned area for fire/safety hazards.
• Providing escort services to employees and others upon request.
• Assisting patients and visitors as requested.
• Representing the Hospital in court when required.
• In conjunction with the University Police Department, assisting with investigations of all criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center.
• Performing duties of Public Safety Coordinator, dispatcher, or other duties assigned.
• Checking incoming personnel and visitors after hours.
• Performing individual post functions as set forth in Department Post Orders.
• Performing other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Three to five years of experience in the field of health care security, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Must complete IAHSS Basic Certification program within 12 months of employment and IAHSS Supervisory Certificate Program within 18 months of employment.
• Basic level of personal computer skills, including word processing/spreadsheet applications.
• Basic knowledge of security access systems (on the job training will be provided for UCH security systems).
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Medical Center layout, operations, departmental relationships and administrative and departmental policies and procedures.

 

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) 
• Shift: Evenings
• Unit/Department: Safety 
• Non Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

 

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

 

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

 

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

 

Compensation & Benefits Overview

 

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

 

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

 

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.