Job Description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Security Officer/Driver for the Telecommunications, Security, and Transportation department in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.  

Job Summary:  

The Security Officer/Driver patrols and maintains surveillance of the Hospital, both internally and externally, to ensure the physical safety of our employees and the patients we serve. The Security Officer/Driver additionally services patients, visitors, and staff through verbal interaction and vehicular transportation. The percentage of time spent in each capacity varies according to days and shifts worked, as well as shuttle and transportation needs. 

Essential Security Officer/Driver Functions: 

• Patrols internal and external building: hallways, secure and open doors, patrol parking areas
• Operates shuttle service to and from the University of Chicago (Hourly shuttles between 7:30am - 5:30pm (weekdays only and excluding holidays). Also provides US Postal pick-up (weekdays only and excluding holidays)
• Provides special transportation services: patient transports to off-site healthcare facilities, donation pick-up, vehicle maintenance, and various trips as requested
• Communication command station for Security and Transportation Drivers
• Monitors life safety systems
• Maintains presence as primary attendant console lunch/break
• View the Camera monitor and change the tape 
  
   
  What we need from you:  
• Education: High School diploma/GED Required
• Related Work Experience: Customer Service background. Prefer at least two years of experience as a Security Officer in a healthcare environment
• Licensure/Certification: 20-hour basic Security Training Program Certification (Certification waived for current/previous Security/Law Enforcement Officers). Valid State Driver's License - No major driving violations in the past year
• Must maintain a valid driver's license while employed in this position. 
  Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of basic security operation
• CPR Preferred: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted 
  
   

What you will receive:  

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking
• Free Lunch every last Friday of the month

Compensation Information:
Pay Range: $17.94 - $26.90

Who we are:  

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.   

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Weekday work,

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