Lead Security Officer

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**Summary** :

Under the general supervision of security leadership, the Lead Security Officer will perform all duties of a Security Officer to include providing physical protection for people and safeguarding property at all Rush Health (Rush) facilities. The Lead Security Officer will accomplish this by fixed and/or roving posts and responding to service calls, requests for assistance and emergencies. In addition, the Lead Security Officer will assume a leadership role on the shift, be a positive role model / mentor / training officer for other security officers. The Lead Security Officer will report and document infractions of Rush rules, regulations and policies as well as violations of federal, state and local laws and/or ordinances. The Lead Security Officer will exemplify the Rush mission, vision, values, and act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

**Required Job Qualifications:**

+ Internal candidates with at least 1 year of service as a Rush Security Officer.

+ Must be at least 18 years old.

+ High school graduate or GED.

+ Must possess/maintain a valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) from the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) after successfully completing a 20-hour security guard training course from an approved provider.

+ Valid Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin driver’s license required with a prior driving record deemed acceptable to Human Resources pursuant to a driver’s history check.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service.

+ Basic computer skills are essential.

+ Must be flexible with scheduling.

**Preferred Job Qualifications:**

+ Prior security experience in a healthcare environment.

+ Healthcare security certification at the “basic” level by the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).

+ Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified.

**Physical Demands:**

+ Able to tolerate prolonged walking/standing/sitting for the duration of shift.

+ Able to withstand outdoor temperatures throughout the year.

+ Able to perform required responsibilities.

+ Able to successfully demonstrate the retention, use and maintenance of issued equipment.

+ Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to waist height.

+ Able to wear all issued equipment including ballistic vest and duty belt.

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 RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here .

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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting rush_recruitment@rush.edu.