Security officer assoc

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a Security Officer to patrol hospital buildings and grounds, respond to emergencies, and support safe parking and transportation services. You will provide assistance to staff, visitors, and patients, and help maintain secure access to restricted areas.

The role emphasizes incident reporting, de-escalation, and ongoing professional training to maintain licensure and certifications for competent performance.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military experience preferred.
• At least 20 years of age with a valid Michigan driver license is required.
• State MI driver license required upon hire.
• AHA/First Aid and BLS certifications required within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains highly visible foot and vehicle patrols to deter incidents.
• Documents information on incident reports and other required documents in a timely manner.
• Assists employees, visitors, and patients with directions, escorts, and access control for secured areas.
• Communicates with patients, visitors, and health care team members.
• Manages verbal/physical conflicts using de-escalation and appropriate force options.
• Responds to and investigates suspicious or emergency situations.
• Maintains licensure and required certifications through ongoing training.

Skills

2 years of relevant experience

Law Enforcement Academy or Military

Valid Michigan driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice

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

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice
• 2 years of relevant experience related experience Preferred
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience Preferred
• in an environment of comparable size and complexity Preferred
• At least 20 years of age with valid Michigan driver license. Required
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or
• CRT-Stop the Bleed - American College of Surgeons American College of Surgeons 180 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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

Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name Security St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

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

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.