Security Officer

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Novi seeks a Security Officer to monitor facilities and protect people and property. You will guide visitors, patients, and staff to correct locations, intervene to prevent disturbances, and inform the right personnel about incidents across our sites.

Join a mission-driven team in a full-time role with weekend and holiday rotation. Prior security or law enforcement background is valued, with required Michigan license and ongoing training commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Preference given to hospital/healthcare security experience.
• Possible requirement for sworn law enforcement or military background.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect people and property.
• Direct visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations.
• Intervene to prevent and control disturbances.
• Keep relevant personnel informed of activities, events, and incidents.
• Summon necessary assistance when required.

Skills

Security experience

Law enforcement background

Military experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Department: Security

Location: Novi

Schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), weekends (every other weekend required) and holiday rotation

Shift: Variable

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Providence Hospitals, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals blend advanced specialty care with deep local roots, offering the strength of a leading health system alongside convenient suburban locations, excellent amenities, and strong community connections. As a Security Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our patients, visitors, and staff across our facilities.

Role Overview

As a Security Officer, you'll monitor Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect persons and property against injury or loss. You'll guide visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations, intervene to prevent disturbances, and ensure the right people are informed of incidents. Your role is critical in maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Monitor facilities and properties to protect against injury or loss.
• Direct visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations.
• Intervene to prevent and control disturbances.
• Keep appropriate persons informed of activities, events, and incidents.
• Summon necessary assistance when required.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative, mission-driven work and continuous learning opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), required.
• Preference given to: Hospital / Healthcare related security experience
• -OR- Prior law enforcement experience in a sworn capacity, (Local, State, County, Federal)
• -OR- Four plus (4+) years of military experience with Honorable Discharge May be required to use an intermediate weapon.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Maintain a valid unexpired Michigan operator's license.
• Satisfactorily complete state minimum training certification requirements and required testing.
• Annual training and testing requirements must be maintained.