Leader - Security

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, seeks a Security Leader to orchestrate hospital security operations across facilities. You will build rosters, supervise staff, review incidents, and ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety while maintaining top-tier service standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and proactive coverage planning to protect property and people during events and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or related field required or 3-5 years hospital security leadership experience.
• Completion of IAHSS Supervisory and Safety training within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage security team coverage across the facility.
• Review daily security reports and incidents; brief team at roll call.
• Plan security coverage for events and special occasions.
• Monitor HFH facilities to prevent loss and protect people on site.
• Lead with confidence to deliver professional, safety-focused service.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Team management

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or related field

3-5 years hospital security leadership

Tools

IAHSS Supervisory Training

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we’re committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

At Henry Ford Health, we’re committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation’s leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you’re caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you’ll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Department: Security

Location: St John

Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week), Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Shift: Midnights

GENERAL SUMMARY Ready to lead a dynamic security team? As a Security Leader, you’ll be the go-to person orchestrating our security operations and keeping our Henry Ford Health System facilities running smoothly and safely. You’ll work under general supervision to energize and guide our security personnel, ensuring we’ve got the right people in the right places at the right times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and Manage Your Team: Create work rosters and strategically assign security personnel to guarantee solid coverage across the hospital-no gaps, no surprises!
• Keep Everyone in the Loop: Dive into security reports and incidents daily, then share the important intel with your team at roll call to keep everyone sharp and informed.
• Plan Like a Pro: Arrange special security coverage for events and unique situations, thinking ahead to keep our community safe and secure.
• Protect What Matters: Monitor Henry Ford Health System facilities and properties to prevent loss of property and injury to our patients, visitors, employees, and everyone who walks through our doors.
• Lead with Confidence: Inspire and motivate your security team to deliver exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate’s degree in security administration, Criminal Justice, or related field and 1- 2 years progressively responsible hospital security experience.
• OR
• 3 to 5 years of hospital security experience with demonstrated leadership ability, field training responsibilities, acting leadership assignments, or equivalent operational experience.

Requires the job knowledge, skills and abilities of an HFH Security Officer/Security Police Officer or the equivalent in work experience and must have currently received a satisfactory or above performance review in all areas.

• Completion of IAHSS Supervisory and Safety training programs within the first year.
• Must demonstrate strong management and communications capabilities.
• Must display excellent customer service skills and behaviors as outlined in the HFH Customer Service Policy.
• Work requires interpersonal skills that key in on quality customer service initiatives along with the leadership skills necessary to supervise assigned personnel.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Certification under public act 330 within the first year of performing this role or at the first offered classes in the tri-county area.