Public Safety Security Officer - 1st West Allis

Department: 11926 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Public Safety

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1st shift (7am-3pm), requires working every other weekend

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts regular interior and exterior patrols to ensure the safety and security of the property. Inspects exit doors, offices, storerooms, and departments for security and the absence of fire or other hazards. Monitors and reports suspicious activity on hospital property and surrounding area.
• May be assigned to a stationary post location within the facility to offer a visible deterrent in a designated area for visitor control.
• Assists patients and visitors by providing information and directions in the facility.
• Performs routine lost and found pick‑ups as needed.
• Performs foot patrol of various parking lots ensuring adherence to parking policy. May assist in the coordination and monitoring of Contracted Security, specific to parking.
• Facilitates the issuance of police citations and/or towing services as needed. Issues necessary parking violations notices as required. Maintains database of violations on a 12‑month sliding scale.
• Ensures traffic control, monitors conduct of visitors on premises and reports safety hazards and security vulnerabilities to LPS Sergeant.
• In extreme cases of need, the security aide may be required to perform a medical standby in cases that do not rise to the level of needing a security officer.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience

Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in public contact.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• Basic computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and sound reasoning while maintaining a courteous and tactful demeanor in dealing with employees, visitors and patients.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including off‑shifts, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Ability to walk and stand 90% of the shift inside and outside.
• Ability to withstand exposure to seasonal climate and appropriately dress for conditions.
• Must have functional use of speech, vision, and hearing along with the manual dexterity to write parking citations, take notes, etc., while standing or walking.
• Potential for exposure to vehicle fumes on occasion.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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