Security Officer Associate

Corewell Health; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Security Officer, where your role is vital in ensuring safety and security for patients, visitors, and staff. This position involves patrolling hospital grounds, responding to emergencies, and managing conflicts with professionalism and care. You will collaborate with healthcare teams to provide a secure environment and assist individuals with their needs. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this role offers an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team focused on improving health and inspiring hope in the community. If you're passionate about safety and service, we invite you to apply and make a difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on restaurants and services

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with contributions

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Michigan driver license.
• Ongoing training and education required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter criminal activity.
• Respond to emergency situations and assist visitors and patients.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Conflict management

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice

Tools

First Aid Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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

Required

• 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

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, pet 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 - Zeeland Hospital - 8333 Felch - Zeeland

Department Name: Security - Zeeland

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24

Hours of Work: Variable

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend