Hospital Security & Safety Officer

Spectrum Health; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay program Payactiv

Discounts directory

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Security Officer to patrol Lakeland Hospital Niles and surrounding grounds, deter unsafe conditions, and respond to emergencies. The role supports safe parking, transportation services, and assists patients, staff, and visitors with directions and requests.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 21+ with MI license, and relevant certifications (CRT First Aid, BLS). A law enforcement or military background is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21 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
• Preferred Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice 2 years of relevant related experience
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience in an environment of comparable size and complexity

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

Verbal de-escalation

Incident documentation

Public safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement Academy or Military experience

Tools

Driver's License (Michigan)

First Aid (CRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Corewell Health is seeking a Security Officer to patrol Lakeland Hospital Niles and surrounding grounds, deter unsafe conditions, and respond to emergencies. The role supports safe parking, transportation services, and assists patients, staff, and visitors with directions and requests.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 21+ with MI license, and relevant certifications (CRT First Aid, BLS). A law enforcement or military background is a plus.