Senior Security Officer

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Military or Law enforcement experience within the last 5 years is required

Hours: 2nd shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm or 3rd shift 10:30pm - 7:00am

Days off are dependent on staffing needs

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the safety and security of patients, staff members, volunteers, visitors, students, equipment, supplies and anything else necessary to provide the comprehensive health care that makes up City of Hope.

• Respond to any reported or observed acts of physical violence within the hospital and will proactively respond to any overt active threats that present themselves on the premises of the City of Hope.

• Document incidents through a report writing process for the following but not limited to, lost and found, alarms, disruptive or unruly patients, caregivers, employees, contractors, vandalism, theft, or any other situation that a written report is needed.

• Make rounds throughout the hospital.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Driver’s License

• Sound judgment and quick decision-making ability.

• Good verbal communications skills

• Basic life support card required (CPR /AED) within six months of hire.

• Eligibility to carry concealed firearms under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 or obtain the eligibility through the State of Illinois within 90 days of hire.

• Maintain current firearms qualification under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.

• Maintain a current Illinois Firearms Owners Identification Card. (Illinois Residents Only)

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.