Security Officer Associate Watervliet

Spectrum Health; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a full-time Security professional to patrol hospital buildings and grounds, respond to emergencies, and support safe parking and transportation services at Watervliet Hospital. You will assist staff, patients, and visitors, while maintaining a secure environment through access control and de‑escalation when needed.

The role requires 21+ years old with a Michigan driver's license, and applicable First Aid/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Michigan driver license.
• State licensure: Michigan Driver's License upon hire.
• CRT-First Aid and CRT-BLS (AHA or ARC) with 180 days experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visible foot and vehicle patrols to deter safety violations and criminal activity.
• Document incident reports clearly, promptly, and accurately.
• Assist employees, visitors, and patients with directions, escorts, and vehicle help.
• Provide access control for secured areas and communicate with health-care teams.
• Use de-escalation, presence, or approved force as required in conflicts or emergencies.
• Respond to and investigate suspicious or emergency situations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain required certifications.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver's License (MI)

First Aid (CRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement Academy or Military experience

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

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

Primary Location

Site: Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet

Department: Security - Watervliet Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

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

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.

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.

Culture and Inclusion

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.

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

Company Overview

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.