Hospital Security Associate: Protect Patients & Staff

Corewell Health; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors, staff and hospital property. You will patrole buildings and grounds, monitor for suspicious activity, and respond to emergencies. Strong communication, observation and decision-making skills are essential for success in this role.

The role involves enforcing policies, assisting with access control, and maintaining a calm, secure environment through proactive presence and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 20 years of age with valid Michigan driver license.
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire.
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days or.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days.

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 the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required ongoing training and education, including department specific requirements. Maintains required licensure and certifications

Skills

Communication

Observation

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's license - Michigan

First Aid Certification (AHA/ARC)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA/ARC)

Associate's Degree in Public Administration

Criminal Justice

Job description

Corewell Health is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors, staff and hospital property. You will patrole buildings and grounds, monitor for suspicious activity, and respond to emergencies. Strong communication, observation and decision-making skills are essential for success in this role.

The role involves enforcing policies, assisting with access control, and maintaining a calm, secure environment through proactive presence and collaboration with the health care team.