NI-Security Access Control Representative

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

9/14/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-7307AC

Job Title:

NI-Security Access Control Representative

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Security Access Control Representative supports the hospital's safety and security operations by managing access control processes, conducting visitor screening activities, verifying identification and authorization credentials, monitoring controlled entry points, and enforcing established access and visitor management policies. This position serves as a visible presence at designated hospital entrances while escalating security incidents, policy violations, and safety concerns to Security Officers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Performs access control duties at any designated entrance. This includes basic directional guidance necessary to facilitate access control operations and refers visitors requiring extensive wayfinding, transportation assistance, or guest support services to Guest Services personnel.

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Operates badging systems and verifies visitor, vendor, contractor, volunteer, and staff credentials and/or identification prior to granting facility access.

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Monitors entry activity and reports unauthorized access attempts.

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Escalates disruptive behavior, security concerns, policy violations, suspicious activity, prohibited items, and incidents requiring intervention to Security Officers.

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Supports security officers and other security personnel as needed, particularly in high-traffic entrances.

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Prepares daily reports detailing standard duties performed, which may include checking visitors in, assisting visitors as need, or calls guest services.

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Reports safety infractions to the Supervisor following established department procedures.

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Participates in a variety of orientation and education programs for employees relating to Safety and Security training.

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Maintains extensive documentation including visitor logs, safety concerns, and escalated incidents.

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Enforces site access policies, manages visitor sign-in procedures, and conducts bag checks or body screenings when required.

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Observes and reports any security events taking place at assigned entrances.

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Monitors entry and exit points to ensure only authorized vehicles gain access to designated parking areas.

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Assists during situations in which traffic control is required, such as during special events, emergencies, or facility operations such as construction

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

No minimum education required.

No minimum experience requried. 

Must possess a current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence.

Required

Certification in CPI (Crisis Preventive Intervention).

within 90 Days

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.

within 90 Days

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Excellent communication skills and the ability to write clear, concise and accurate security reports.

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Ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff and the public within the organization and community.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.