Armed Hospital Security Police Officer

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Detroit is seeking a Security Officer to monitor facilities and maintain safety for staff and visitors. Responsibilities include directing individuals and intervening in disturbances. Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid certifications, and significant security or police officer experience. The role involves varied shifts and requires passing firearms training, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural standards to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed psychological evaluation.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed role.
• Preferably employed full-time as a police officer in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Monitor facilities and properties to protect against injury or loss.
• Direct and assist visitors, patients, and employees.
• Summon assistance for disturbances.

Skills

Complex security operations experience

Military experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

College degree

Job description

General Summary

Under general supervision, monitors Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect persons and property associated with Henry Ford Health against injury or loss. Directs visitors, patients and employees to appropriate location(s) and intervenes to prevent and control disturbances. Keeps appropriate persons informed of activities, events and incidents. Summons appropriate assistance, as necessary.

General Summary

Under general supervision, monitors Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect persons and property associated with Henry Ford Health against injury or loss. Directs visitors, patients and employees to appropriate location(s) and intervenes to prevent and control disturbances. Keeps appropriate persons informed of activities, events and incidents. Summons appropriate assistance, as necessary.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), required.
• College degree preferred. Successful completion of a psychological evaluation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for Security Police Officer-Armed role.
• Currently employed full-time as a police officer within the State of Michigan;
• -OR- A separated officer from full-time service from a police department within the State of Michigan (either retired in good standing, or resigned in good standing);
• -OR- An out-of-state officer currently employed full-time as a police officer and who qualifies to reciprocal licensure as defined by MCOLES;
• -OR- Up to one year of security experience in a Security Officer role at Henry Ford Health;
• -OR- Five plus (5+) years of complex security operations experience;-OR- Four plus (4+) years of military experience w/Honorable Discharge.
  
  

Certifications/Licensures Required

• P.A. 330 Certification required. Valid, unexpired Concealed Pistol License.
• Maintain a valid unexpired Michigan operator's license.
• Successfully pass firearms training.
• Must satisfactorily complete state minimum training certification requirements and required testing.
• Annual training and testing requirements must be maintained.
  
  

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Security Admin. _ Support Svcs
• Shift: Variable
• Union Code: Michigan Association of Police