Security Officer

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Detroit, Michigan is hiring a Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. This role involves patrolling, monitoring security equipment, and responding to emergencies while demonstrating commitment to community welfare and respect.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with substantial experience in security or law enforcement, and must hold a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in security or public law enforcement.
• Two years of college coursework in criminal justice or related program.
• Completion of the State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection to hospital, patients, visitors, and employees.
• Patrol assigned areas and maintain awareness of potential risks.
• Ensure security and safety compliance across hospital grounds.

Skills

Situation Awareness

Public Safety

Communication Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related area

Job description

Job Title

Security Officer

Job Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides protection to hospital, patients, visitors, employees and their property.

• Present a visible security presence to prevent criminal opportunity; patrol assigned areas, maintain awareness, observe potential risks, and take appropriate actions.
• Assist patients, guests, and staff by providing general information.
• Provide access control by checking badges, passes, and identification of persons entering the hospital to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Check packages brought in or removed from the building and grounds.
• Perform public service duties as needed (escort patients, assist people locked out of vehicles or rooms, open or lock doors, provide battery boosts). Assist with restraints and lifting patients.
• Investigate complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious persons; prepare reports documenting events, investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, and repair requests.
• May patrol parking lots and decks; ensure compliance with parking regulations, observe hazardous conditions, direct traffic as required.
• Monitor security and fire equipment such as alarms and cameras. Answer telephones and provide information to the public and hospital staff.
• Engage in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics, and other relevant topics.
• Assist in releasing bodies from the morgue.
• Respond to emergency codes in accordance with hospital and/or security department policies.
• Promote the values of DMC by demonstrating supportive behaviors—quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, and efficient resource use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Minimum of two years college coursework in criminal justice, security administration, or related program and three (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Completion of the State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and three (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security administration, or related area with participation in security or law enforcement through an internship or volunteer work such as a police reserve program.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license. Must be eligible for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC’s insurance carrier.

Legal and EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.