Security Officer

About the role

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, this position provides protection to the hospital, patients, visitors, employees and their property. It involves presenting a visible security presence to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity, performing patrols, assisting with restraints and lifting of patients, investigating complaints, and responding to emergency codes.

Responsibilities

• Presents a visible security presence in order to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity.
• Maintains awareness of the environment and observes potential security risks, taking appropriate action to prevent or suppress activity contrary to hospital rules and regulations.
• Affords assistance to patients, guests, and staff by providing general information.
• Performs access control by checking badges and passes and identifying persons entering the hospital to prevent unauthorized entry into business and patient care areas.
• Checks packages being brought into or removed from the hospital building and grounds.
• Engages in public service duties as needed, such as escorting patients, guests, or employees; assisting persons locked out of vehicles or rooms; opening or locking doors; providing battery boosts; and monitoring security and fire equipment.
• Prepares reports documenting all significant events and investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, repair requests, and the like.
• May patrol parking lots and decks to maintain security, observe hazardous conditions, and direct traffic on hospital premises as required.
• Ensures compliance with parking regulations and monitors security and fire equipment, such as alarms, cameras, control gates, and the like.
• Answers telephones and provides information to public and hospital staff as needed.
• Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics, and other topics relevant to security.
• Aids in releasing bodies from the morgue.
• Responds to Emergency Codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.
• Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation, and education, and efficient and effective resource use.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR Minimum of two years college course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security administration or related area with participation in security or law enforcement through an internship or volunteer work such as police reserve program.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be eligible for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC’s insurance carrier.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police. OR Minimum of two years college course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police. OR Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police. OR Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security administration or related area with participation in security or law enforcement through an internship or volunteer work such as police reserve program.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be eligible for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC’s insurance carrier.

Skills

• Knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and restraining patients.
• Proficiency in using security equipment and systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of criminal law and first aid.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and handle stressful situations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The shift is from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.