Security Supervisor - Chicago North: Full-Time, Rotating Shifts

Description At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred’s 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. Location:
Kindred Hospital - Chicago North
2544 W. Montrose Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
 
**Position is full-time, rotating shifts (AM and PM).  Applicants must have flexibility to rotate as needed**
 
Responsible for the security of all persons on hospital premises. Inspect and protect hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft and vandalism. Organize and direct departmental staff.

Responsibilities:

• Assure security for patients, employees and visitors. Patrol hospital buildings to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and threat from intruders.
• Monitor visitors' conduct; confront unauthorized persons for questioning.
• Report safety, fire hazards and security violations.
• Conduct periodic rounds of nurses' stations, issuing supplies, and providing security services.
• Review Security Officer's investigations, maintain records and prepare incident reports.
• Secure or unlock offices/facilities as required; secure patient valuables and lost and found articles. Maintain log of items received or dispensed.
• Keep security officers abreast of policy changes and additional security needs.
• Be prepared to handle emergencies: fire, power outages, alarms, and mechanical equipment failure.
• Coordinate schedule of agency, per diem, and regular, full-time security personnel.
• Maintain professional growth through in-services, seminars, and workshops.
• Evaluate staff performance and use appropriate action.

 

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Requirements

Requirements:

1. Requires a High School diploma or equivalent required, college background in crinimal justice preferred.

2. Current knowledge/experience in security procedures, healthcare environment strongly preferred.

3. Must have a current state license/certificate (P.E.R.C.) from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations as a Security Officer.

4. Must have current CPR card.

5. Current security guard experience preferred, leadership/training experience preferred.

6. Experience with Environment of Care reporting, strongly preferred.