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Security Officer

Abbott Northwestern Hospital, USFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10

Core

Responds to security emergencies, patrols facilities, monitors security systems, and enforces policies to protect patients, staff, and visitors in a healthcare setting.

Role type

Security Officer (Healthcare)

Builds

Secure environment for hospital operations

Domain

Healthcare / Security

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Emergency response, patrol, security system monitoring, law enforcement partnership, citizen arrest, equipment operation (radio, TASER, emergency vehicle), report writing, threat assessment

Preferred skills

IAHSS certification, OSHA First Responder, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)

Technologies

Security cameras, alarms, access control systems, weapons detection screening systems

Responsibilities

Respond to and control calls for assistance and alarms; Patrol and secure organization properties; Monitor critical building security systems; Enforce criminal ordinances and administrative policies; Make citizen arrests per policy; Investigate calls for service and prepare written reports; Provide escorts and education to internal customers

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level