Security Officer

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is seeking a dedicated security professional to protect patients, visitors, staff, and property. You will patrol, monitor access, and respond to emergencies while ensuring a safe hospital environment.

The role emphasizes vigilance, incident documentation, and collaboration with hospital teams to uphold safety standards and community trust. Shift-based schedule and on-site work in Detroit apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR: Two years college coursework in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR: Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR: 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 police reserve program.

Responsibilities

• Presents a visible security presence to deter crime and performs patrols of assigned areas, monitoring for safety and security risks.
• Controls access by checking badges, passes, and identification of entrants to prevent unauthorized access.
• Assists with public service duties (escorts, helping locked-out individuals, door access, battery boosts) as needed.
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety, and security; prepares reports of events and incidents.
• Patrols parking areas as needed; ensures compliance with regulations and directs traffic when required.
• Monitors alarms, cameras, and other security equipment; answers inquiries from the public and staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college coursework in criminal justice or related field

Michigan MCOLES certified police academy

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related area with internship/volunteer security experience

Job description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Presents a visible security presence in order to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity. Performs patrols of assigned area; maintains awareness of environment and observes potential security risks, takes appropriate action to prevent or suppress activity contrary to hospital rules and regulations which is criminal and/or which poses a safety hazard to persons and/or property.
• Assists patients, guest and staff by providing general information. Provides access control by checking badges and passes and identification of persons entering the hospital to prevent entry of unauthorized persons into business and patient care areas. Checks packages being brought into or removed from hospital building and grounds.
• Performs public service duties as needed (i.e., escorts patients, guests or employees; assists persons locked out of vehicles or rooms; opens or locks doors; provides battery boosts). Assists with restraints and lifting of patients as needed.
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious persons, etc. Prepares reports documenting all significant events and investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, repair requests, and the like.
• May patrol parking lots and decks to maintain security. Ensures compliance with parking regulations and observes hazardous conditions when present. May direct traffic on hospital premises as required.
• Monitors security and fire equipment, such as alarms, cameras, control gates and the like. Answer telephones and provides information to public and hospital staff as needed.
• Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics and other topics relevant to security.
• Assists in releasing bodies from morgue.
• Responds to Emergency Codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.
• Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education and efficient and effective resource use.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.

OR

• Minimum of two years college course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.

OR

• Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.

OR

• 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 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.

Facility Description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

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 an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Job: Security

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Night

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 an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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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.