Security Officer

About the role

Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to detect or deter criminal activity and unsafe conditions. Responds to emergency situations, calls for service, and other requests for assistance. Provides support for safe and efficient parking and transportation services.

Responsibilities

• Maintains highly visible foot and vehicle patrols to detect or deter fire, accidents, violations of hospital policies, and criminal acts.
• Documents information on incident reports and other required documents in a thorough, factual, and timely manner.
• Assists employees, visitors, and patients with directions, lost and found items, vehicle assistance, escorts, and other requests for assistance.
• Provides access control for secured areas.
• Communicates, collaborates with, and provides appropriate information to patients, visitors, and members of the health care team.
• Manages verbal/physical conflicts using verbal de-escalation, physical presence, restraint techniques, or other appropriate legal force options.
• Responds to and investigates suspicious, criminal, or emergency situations.
• Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Completes required ongoing training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Maintains required licensure and certifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice (Preferred)
• 2 years of relevant experience (Preferred)
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience (Preferred)
• Experience in an environment of comparable size and complexity (Preferred)
• At least 20 years of age with valid Michigan driver license (Required)

Certifications

• LIC-Driver's License - State of Michigan (Upon Hire)
• CRT-First Aid - AHA (Within 180 Days) or CRT-Stop the Bleed - American College of Surgeons (Within 180 Days)
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA (Within 180 Days) or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC (Within 180 Days)

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Occasionally
• Ladder Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Driving: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Seldom

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full time
• Shift: Day (06:00 - 18:00)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36
• Days Worked:
  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
  • Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend