Security Officer

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a full-time Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves monitoring entrances, patrolling facilities, enforcing policies, and assisting with access control and badge verification.

You will document incidents, prepare detailed reports, support emergency response procedures, and work with clinical and administrative teams to de-escalate situations while upholding the hospital’s

Qualifications

• Experience in safety, security, or law enforcement.
• Strong observation and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal communication to de-escalate tense situations.
• Knowledge of basic emergency procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent; security training beneficial.
• Reliability, integrity, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Willingness to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor entrances and exits to maintain a secure environment.
• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds for safety.
• Respond to safety and security incidents promptly.
• Enforce hospital policies and assist with access control.
• Verify badges and document incidents with detailed reports.
• Support emergency response procedures and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Patrolling

Incident response

Access control

Situational awareness

De-escalation

Communication

Emergency procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Security training/certifications

Job description

Role Description

The Security Officer is a full-time, on-site role located in Grand Rapids, MI. This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by monitoring entrances and exits, patrolling hospital buildings and grounds, and responding to safety and security incidents. Daily tasks include enforcing hospital policies, assisting with access control and badge verification, documenting incidents and preparing detailed reports, and supporting emergency response procedures. The Security Officer will collaborate closely with clinical and administrative teams, provide courteous assistance to visitors, and help de-escalate challenging situations while upholding the hospital’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety, security, or law enforcement, with skills in patrolling, incident response, and access control.


• Strong observation, situational awareness, and problem-solving abilities, including incident reporting and documentation.


• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact respectfully with patients, visitors, and staff and to de-escalate tense situations.


• Knowledge of basic emergency procedures and readiness to assist with medical or security emergencies.


• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods and to respond quickly across hospital facilities.


• High school diploma or equivalent; additional security training, certificates, or prior healthcare security experience are beneficial.


• Demonstrated reliability, integrity, and commitment to patient-centered care in a diverse, inclusive environment.


• Willingness to work variable shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.