SHASHONI RUSH
Chicago,IL
Summary
Communicative Public Safety Officer gifted at empowering, guiding and influencing others to maintain law and order. Excellent problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Highly dedicated individual exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism.
Experienced with ensuring safety and protection of communities. Utilizes effective communication and quick decision-making to handle emergencies efficiently. Knowledge of public safety regulations and crisis management strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Lurie Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with medical teams during critical incidents to facilitate patient care.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
Public Safety Officer
Advocate Trinity Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2025
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot, vehicle.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Monitored CCTVs.
- Required to display high level of customer service at all times.
- Provided leadership and on the job training and supervision to public safety officers, in absence of immediate Supervision or Lead Officer.
Public Safety Officer
Holy Cross Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2020
- Provides a secure and safe work environment by ensuring staff compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and processes.
- Uses delegation for associate development and to foster decision making abilities.
- Multitask, coach and step up in an emergency leadership role when needed.
- Manage and prepare a 4 week schedule for the department needs for 3 shifts.
Public Safety Officer
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Responsible for patrolling and keeping all record's of security incidents.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Work's closely with Manager to develop talent at all level within the team through initial officer field training, continuing staff education, help officer achieve growth.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
Security Officer
BGK Security Service
04.2000 - 06.2011
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Reserve Police Officer
Illinois Police Reserves
08.2007 - 11.2010
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Assisted police department state wide in time of need.
- Also intervened as needed during times of disaster.
Education
Security Certification -
Security Training Center
Chicago, IL04.2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Dusable High School
Chicago, IL06.1995
Skills
- Court Testimony
- Medical Emergency Response
- Suspect Pursuance and Arrest
- First Aid
- Safety Violations
- Maintaining Order
- Safe Weapons Usage
- Control Crowd
Certification
- MOAB Verbal De-Escalation Advocate Healthcare Chicago, IL
- PPCT Defensive Tactic Advocate Healthcare Chicago, IL
- IS-100c, 200b, 700b, 800c, 906, 907 FEMA/NIMS Distance Learning
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Lurie Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Advocate Trinity Hospital
07.2019 - 03.2025
Public Safety Officer
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - 07.2018
Reserve Police Officer
Illinois Police Reserves
08.2007 - 11.2010
Public Safety Officer
Holy Cross Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2020
Security Officer
BGK Security Service
04.2000 - 06.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Dusable High School
Security Certification -
Security Training Center