Security Officer Assosciate

Corewell Health; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity protection

Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Watervliet Hospital seeks a full-time Security Officer to patrol the site, deter criminal activity, and respond to emergencies across hospital buildings and grounds. You will assist staff, patients, and visitors with directions, vehicle help, and access control, while documenting incidents thoroughly.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate’s preferred), with 2 years’ related experience preferred, and relevant emergency response credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice preferred.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Law Enforcement Academy or Military experience preferred.

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

Patrolling and surveillance

Emergency response

Access control

Communication

Incident reporting

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice (preferred)

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 - Watervliet Hospital - 400 Medical Park Dr - Watervliet

Department Name

Security - Watervliet Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Days Worked

Week 1 - Sun, Wed, Thurs Week 2 - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

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.

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