Security Officer Associate

Spectrum Health; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Retirement options with company match

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Security Officer to patrol Ludington Hospital, deter incidents, and respond to emergencies. You will assist patients, visitors, and staff, manage access control, and maintain a calm, secure environment through strong communication and observation skills.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, valid Michigan driver’s license, and First Aid and BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused security professional with strong observation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and provide assistance to staff, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrols buildings and grounds to deter incidents.
• Document incident information thoroughly and timely.
• Provide access control for secured areas and assist with directions and escorts.

Education

First Aid Certification

BLS Certification

Driver’s License (MI)

Job description

Job Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all patients, visitors, staff, and hospital property. This role involves patrolling buildings and surrounding grounds, monitoring for suspicious activity, and responding promptly to emergencies, disturbances, and safety hazards. The Security Officer enforces hospital policies and procedures, assists with access control, and provides a reassuring presence to maintain a calm and secure environment. Strong communication, observation, and decision‑making skills are essential for success in this role.

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
• 21 years of age with valid Michigan driver license. LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 180 Days or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 180 Days

Preferred

• Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice
• 2 years of relevant related experience
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military (active duty) experience in an environment of comparable size and complexity

Location & Employment

Primary Location: SITE - Ludington Hospital - 1 Atkinson Dr - Ludington
Department Name: Security - Ludington Hosp
Employment Type: Part time Shift Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24 Hours of Work
Wednesdays: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Every Other Weekend: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Days Worked: Wednesday Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Benefits

• 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

Company Culture and Values

About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top‑notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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

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.