Armed Security Officer - Security and Safety - 40 hrs/wk - Variable Shift - Southfield

MedStar Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for staff and patients. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, specific certifications, and prior experience in security or law enforcement. Responsibilities include monitoring, investigating incidents, and promoting safety. This role plays a crucial part in emergency preparedness and creating a secure atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or 1 year of job-specific experience.
• Preferred: 3 years in security, law enforcement, military or fire.
• Licensure/certification can substitute for education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides security services and ensures a safe environment.
• Monitors and responds to potential security threats.
• Investigates and documents security incidents.

Skills

Monitoring

Investigation

Emergency Preparedness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. Responsibilities: Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats.| Investigates, documents and manages security incidents and hazards.| Maintains knowledge/follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. May facilitate planned drills and simulations.| Provides information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety.| For those security officers who are responsible for operating a vehicle, operates in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Drivers License credentialed from the Michigan Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


• Michigan Concealed Pistol License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Law Enforcement preferred.


• Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc. preferred.


• Security Professional preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.


• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.


• 3 years security, law enforcement, military or fire experience.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals


• Department: Security 001


• Shift: Variable


• Union Code: Not Applicable