Security Officer Associate

Spectrum Health; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay program Payactiv

Discounts directory

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Security Officer to patrol Lakeland Hospital Niles and surrounding grounds, deter unsafe conditions, and respond to emergencies. The role supports safe parking, transportation services, and assists patients, staff, and visitors with directions and requests.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 21+ with MI license, and relevant certifications (CRT First Aid, BLS). A law enforcement or military background is a plus.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Incident documentation

Public safety mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement Academy or Military experience

Tools

Driver's License (Michigan)

First Aid (CRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 support 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
• 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

Employment Type

Full time

Schedule

Shift Day (United States of America)

Hours of Work

36 Hours of Work 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

Location

Site - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - Niles Department Name Security Niles - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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 Overview

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. We are 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. 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.

Contact

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.