Public Safety Supervisor Jobs

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in the role of Public Safety Supervisor.

In this role, you will patrol the University of Chicago Medicine campus and prepare and review Hospital Incident reports. You will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day functions of the second shift of the Public Safety Department as well as coordinating training services for the Public Safety staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Checking assigned area for fire/safety hazards.
• Performing other duties assigned.
• Providing investigative services in the hospital.
• Checking incoming personnel and visitors after hours.
• Providing escort services to employees and others upon request.
• Representing the Hospital in court when required.
• In conjunction with the University Police Department, assisting with investigations of all criminal and/or suspicious occurrences in the medical center.
• Performing duties of Public Safety Coordinator, dispatcher, or other duties assigned.
• Patrolling the entire Medical Center on foot and inspecting hallways, stairways and all other public areas.
• Insuring the Public Safety Officers (PSO) and Public Safety Coordinators (PSC) provide timely assistance to patients, visitors and employees whenever necessary.
• Assisting patients and visitors as requested.
• Performing individual post functions as set forth in Department Post Orders.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Basic level of personal computer skills, including word processing/spreadsheet applications.
• Three to five years of experience in the field of health care security, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of security access systems (on the job training will be provided for UCH security systems).
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of Medical Center layout, operations, departmental relationships and administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must complete IAHSS Basic Certification program within 12 months of employment and IAHSS Supervisory Certificate Program within 18 months of employment.

• Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0)
• Shift: Rotate
• Non Union
• Unit/Department: Safety
• No Visa Sponsorship Available