Security Officer

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory for everyday needs

Identity theft protection & insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Spectrum Health is hiring a Security Officer at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. The role covers patrols, incident reporting, and assisting staff, visitors, and patients with directions and support.

You will control access to secured areas and work closely with the health care team to ensure safety. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years of related experience or equivalent training, with a valid Michigan driver license and proactive de‑escalation skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice; 2 years of relevant experience.
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience.
• Age 20+ with valid Michigan driver's license.
• Experience in an environment of comparable size and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highly visible foot and vehicle patrols to deter crime and hazards.
• Document incident reports and required documents in a timely manner.
• Assist employees, visitors, and patients with directions and support.
• Provide access control for secured areas and coordinate with healthcare teams.
• De‑escalate conflicts and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Complete ongoing training and maintain licensure/certifications.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience

Age 20+ with valid Michigan driver's license

Experience in an environment of comparable size and complexity

Job description

Job Summary Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to detect or deter criminal activity and unsafe conditions. Responds to emergency situations, calls for service and other requests for assistance. Provides supports for safe and efficient parking and transportation services.

Essential Functions Maintains highly visible foot and vehicle patrols to detect or deter fire, accidents, violations of hospital policies and criminal acts. Documents information on incident reports and other required documents in a thorough, factual and timely manner. Assists employees, visitors, and patients with directions, lost and found items, vehicle assistance, escorts, and other requests for assistance. Provides access control for secured areas. Communicates, collaborates with, and provides appropriate information to patients, visitors, and members of the health care team. Manages verbal / physical conflicts using verbal de‑escalation, physical presence, restraint techniques or other appropriate legal force options. Responds to and investigates suspicious, criminal or emergency situations. Engages in continuous study of the entire professional field, including best practices, to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities. Completes required ongoing training and education, including department specific requirements. Maintains required licensure and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice 2 years of relevant experience related experience
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience
• In an environment of comparable size and complexity
• At least 20 years of age with valid Michigan driver license.

Licensing & Certification

• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required
• CRT-Stop the Bleed - American College of Surgeons 180 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days required

Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6\" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Sitting: Occasionally Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Squat: Seldom Stair Climbing: Occasionally Ladder Climbing: Seldom Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom Driving: Occasionally Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Location & Working Hours

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Security Butterworth - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 0600-1800 Days Worked Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thurs Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

Corewell Health is a not‑for‑profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post‑acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider‑sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.