Private Security Police - Armed

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Southfield seeks a Private Security Police Officer - Armed to safeguard our facilities and people. You will direct visitors and staff, monitor spaces, and respond to incidents with vigilance and care.

The role requires maturity, quick thinking, and a commitment to safety. The position is full-time with every other weekend and holiday rotation, and involves an on-site shift with varying hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred; Successful completion of a psychological evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Direct visitors, patients, and employees to where they need to be.
• Monitor facilities and protect people and assets from harm.
• Prevent and stop disturbances and keep relevant personnel informed of incidents.
• Follow safety and security procedures and call for backup when needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Psychological evaluation completed

Job 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.

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: Southfield

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

Shift: Variable

**GENERAL SUMMARY:**

Ready to be the guardian of Henry Ford Health? As a Private Security Police Officer - Armed, you'll work under general supervision to keep our facilities and properties safe and secure. You'll be the go-to person who monitors our spaces, protects our people and assets from harm, and ensures everything runs smoothly. Your mission? Direct visitors, patients, and employees to where they need to be, jump in to prevent and stop disturbances before they escalated, and keep the right people in the loop about what's happening on the ground. When backup is needed, you'll know exactly when and how to call it in. It's a role that combines vigilance, quick thinking, and genuine care for the safety of everyone who walks through our doors.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), required.
• College degree preferred. Successful completion of a psychological evaluation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for Security Police Officer-Armed role.
• Currently employed full-time as a police officer within the State of Michigan;
• -OR- A separated officer from full-time service from a police department within the State of Michigan (either retired in good standing, or resigned in good standing);
• -OR- An out-of-state officer currently employed full-time as a police officer and who qualifies to reciprocal licensure as defined by MCOLES;
• -OR- Up to one year of security experience in a Security Officer role at Henry Ford Health;
• -OR- Five plus (5+) years of complex security operations experience;
• -OR- Four plus (4+) years of military experience w/Honorable Discharge.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Work requires the certification under Public Act 330 within the first year of filling this position or at the first certification class offered in the tri county area.
• Valid, unexpired Concealed Pistol License.
• Maintain a valid unexpired Michigan operator's license. Successfully pass firearms training.
• Must satisfactorily complete state minimum training certification requirements and required testing.
• Annual training and testing requirements must be maintained.