Security Officer

Trinity Health MI; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI is seeking a part-time Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Duties include patrolling parking areas, assisting with escorts, and mitigating security incidents with non-violent methods. Per diem position with rotating shifts.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, Michigan driver’s license, and de-escalation/communication skills. Training in CPI, PPCT, and other defensive tactics will be provided. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months in a customer service-related role with strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete training in Chemical Agent Sprays, handcuffs/restraints, PPCT, CPI and other defensive tactics.
• No criminal record.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management or related field.
• Preferred: 1 year of experience in police/public safety/security roles.

Responsibilities

• Intervenes with disorderly individuals using non-violent crisis intervention first.
• Assists nursing staff with clinical ordered patient restraints and management of combative patients.
• Performs vehicle parking lot patrols and provides security escorts as assigned.
• Greets, directs and assists customers, visitors, patients and staff across Trinity Health facilities.
• Assists with way finding and escorts to and from locations as needed.
• Assists with location and delivery of wheelchairs on request.
• Provides information to staff about security issues based on observation.
• Interviews involved individuals and documents incidents for security reports.
• Responds to alarms and provides needed assistance.
• Coordinates activities with co-workers to maintain a positive team environment.
• May carry chemical agent spray after authorization and training.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in Criminal Justice or Security

Job description

Position Summary:

The Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors by enforcing hospital policies, federal and state statutes, and local ordinances within legal limits. They protect hospital property, support Trinity Health’s security efforts, and safeguard patients, employees, and guests. With a welcoming and resourceful presence, they maintain professionalism in a highly visible role, demonstrating high energy and a can-do attitude.

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Pre Diem Position

Position Summary:

The Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors by enforcing hospital policies, federal and state statutes, and local ordinances within legal limits. They protect hospital property, support Trinity Health’s security efforts, and safeguard patients, employees, and guests. With a welcoming and resourceful presence, they maintain professionalism in a highly visible role, demonstrating high energy and a can-do attitude.

Hours | Schedule:

• Per diem

What the Security Officer will do:

• Intervenes with disorderly individuals, using non-violent crisis intervention before physical intervention takes place.
• Assists nursing staff with clinical ordered patient restraints and management of combative patients.
• Performs vehicle parking lot patrols; provides security escorts as assigned.
• Greets, directs and assists customers, visitors, patients and colleagues of Trinity Health throughout the organization, including emergency room and patrolled areas of the facilities.
• Assists with way finding and guidance as needed. Escorts, patients, visitors, and colleagues to and from their vehicle when necessary. Directs customers to appropriate areas of the hospital by physically walking to the area or engaging another officer to provide escort.
• Assists with location and delivery of wheelchairs upon request.
• Provides information and insight, based on observation and communication, with customers to staff as appropriate relating to security sensitive issues, awareness of suspicious individuals/activities.
• Accurately assesses and articulates incidents or events that require a security report. Interviews individuals involved and takes photographs as necessary.
• Responds to panic/security alarms when alerted and provides necessary assistance.
• Coordinates work activities with co-workers to establish a positive team atmosphere and accomplish departmental objectives.
• Upon authorization by the Director and completion of chemical agent training, may carry chemical agent spray while performing uniform job functions.
• Interacts with law enforcement representatives of Local, County, State and Federal levels.

What the Security Officer will need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months in a customer service-related role with strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license at time of hire, AND insurable under Trinity Health liability insurance guidelines with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to complete training in Chemical Agent Sprays, handcuffs/restraints, Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and other defensive tactics.
• No criminal record.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management or related field.
• Preferred: One year of experience as a Police Officer, Public Safety Officer, Corrections, School Security, Hospital Security, Public Act 330 Security Police Officer, Corporate Security or Military Experience. Experience in environment of comparable size and complexity.
• Preferred: Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certifiable OR certified. First Aid -(FIRSTAID/CPR Certification). Certification as a Security Police Officer under Public Act 330.

Training:

• Successfully complete internal Field Training Program
• Complete and successfully pass IAHSS Basic Certification (Must be completed within 1st 6 months of employment)
• Successfully Complete CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training (Must be completed within 1st 6 months of employment)
• Successfully complete PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics) Training (Must be completed within 1st 6 months of employment)
• Successfully complete CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) Training (Must be completed within 1st 6 months of employment)

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.