Security officer assoc

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay via Payactiv

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Identity theft protection

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health in St Joseph seeks a dedicated security officer to patrol hospital buildings and grounds, deter safety risks, and respond to emergencies. You will assist patients, staff and visitors with directions, vehicle help and escorts while maintaining secure access to restricted areas.

Role emphasizes de‑escalation, professional communication, and ongoing training to uphold licensure and certifications, with a full‑time night shift and a strong commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice preferred.
• 2 years of relevant security experience preferred.
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military experience preferred.
• At least 20 years old with valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintains highly visible floor and vehicle patrols to deter incidents.
• Documents incident reports in a thorough and timely manner.
• Assists employees, visitors, and patients with directions and transportation help.
• Provides access control for secured areas.
• Communicates with patients, visitors, and health care staff.
• Manages verbal and physical conflicts using de‑escalation and restraint when needed.
• Responds to and investigates suspicious or emergency situations.
• Engages in ongoing study to maintain professional competence.
• Completes required trainings and maintains licensure and certifications.

Skills

Foot patrols

Escorts

Verbal de‑escalation

Public safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice (preferred)

Tools

LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI

CRT-First Aid - AHA (180 Days)

CRT-Stop the Bleed - ASC

CRT-Basic Life Support - AHA

CRT-Basic Life Support - ARC

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 in Public Administration or Criminal Justice (preferred)
• 2 years of relevant experience related to experience (preferred)
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience (preferred)
• Experience in an environment of comparable size and complexity (preferred)
• At least 20 years of age with valid Michigan driver license.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI
• 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)

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

Primary Location: SITE - Lakeland Hospital. St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Security St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp.

Employment Type and Schedule

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36 Hours of Work

Variable Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Company Culture

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

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.