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Security Officer 2

Mercy Health Corporation
$17.23/Hr - $25.84 /Hr.
vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Rockford
8201 East Riverside Boulevard (Show on map)
Oct 20, 2025
Overview Performs unarmed, uniformed security related services which include but are not limited to; Conducts rounds, secures the facility and the work environment for Mercyhealth partners. Responds to all security calls for assistance. May be required to be on call, work flexible hours, alternate shifts, and weekends. Perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Takes initiative to greet all patients, visitors, and Mercyhealth partners in a timely, professional, and courteous manner projecting an open and friendly attitude on a daily basis. Provides a visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities by patrolling the buildings, grounds, and parking lots of Mercyhealth to detect any irregularities. Inspects doors, windows and locks to ensure a high level of security. Respond to all dispatch/ security service calls and overhead emergency code calls. Checks grounds and areas for cleanliness and safety Perform parking lot patrols and enforce Mercyhealth parking policy Notifies maintenance staff concerning need for repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment through initiating a work order. Assist with completion of fire drills as requested. Write clear and accurate daily reports of shift activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Provides initial investigation and documentation of incidents of unusual circumstances reported by Mercyhealth personnel, visitors, physicians, or patients. Orient and train security staff at respective sites of responsibility as needed and complete training documents. Monitors the Mercyhealth environment using electronic security equipment (CCTV, Alarms, etc.) as applicable by location. Is required to assure and/or request partners and contractors to display Mercyhealth badges or required proof of identity. Duties pertinent to site specific requirements will be assigned. Ensure the safety of all during takeoff and landings of MedFlights. Assist with identification of deceased patients and verification of credential of funeral home and Medical Examiner's Office personnel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required Security experience preferred. Bilingual skills are preferred CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Illinois residents are required to possess a valid FOID (Firearms Owners Identification Card) card/ or be eligible to obtain one for employment. With the exception of House of Mercy, officers will complete department specific training (Level 3 TACT training, handcuffing, OC spray, ASP baton, and physical control tactics training, etc.) required within 12 months of hire. Must maintain this proficiency on an annual basis. If working at House of Mercy location, TACT level 3 is required. Maintain a valid driver's license and proof of valid vehicle insurance. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy. Those assigned to House of Mercy must have a reliable source of transportation. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Officers required to work in the dispatch center must be able to type 25 wpm. SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, distinguish color and ability to adjust focus. These Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without accommodations. Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: * Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. * Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. * Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. * Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. * Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. * Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.