Hospital Security Officer – First-Responder & Safety Advocate

McLaren Health Care Corporation; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a part-time Security Officer to respond to emergencies, patrol facilities, and protect patients, staff and visitors. You will document incidents, enforce safety policies, and collaborate with security teams to maintain a secure environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Michigan driver’s license; preferred candidates may have health-care security experience or an associate degree in related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and be insurable under the hospital insurance program.
• Preferred training beyond high school in related programs.
• Previous experience in health care industry is a plus.
• Associate degree in criminal justice, security administration or related field.
• Six months of prior work experience.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds, inside and outside of assigned areas as scheduled or assigned, investigating and documenting all unusual or suspicious incidents, initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Provides assistance to other security personnel, hospital employees, and escorts visitors to desired locations as necessary.
• Observes and documents the non-conformance of policies and procedures including but not limited to the display of identification badges, fire, disaster, electrical, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork on a timely basis.
• Demonstrates discretion in handling confidential information; maintains confidentiality of all employee, patient, visitor, physician, hospital and security related information.
• Responds to calls from nursing and other hospital departments in a timely manner to assist in the management of disorderly patients and/or visitors and emergency codes.
• Performs functions in accordance with established standards of performance, including but not limited to, using pre-established script when answering phone calls and when interacting with customers entering and exiting the facility.
• Participates in emergency preparedness drill, education and planning to the extent described in system, operations and departmental policies.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Skills

Customer service

Observation skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a part-time Security Officer to respond to emergencies, patrol facilities, and protect patients, staff and visitors. You will document incidents, enforce safety policies, and collaborate with security teams to maintain a secure environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Michigan driver’s license; preferred candidates may have health-care security experience or an associate degree in related fields.