Security Officer Assosciate

Spectrum Health; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity protection

Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a hands-on Security Professional to patrol Watervliet Hospital and surrounding grounds. You will respond to emergencies, manage access to secured areas, and assist staff, patients, and visitors with directions and safety needs.

You will maintain incident documentation, participate in ongoing training, and uphold licensure requirements while supporting a safe, respectful hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: associate degree in public administration or criminal justice.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Active license: Michigan driver license.
• CRT First Aid, Stop the Bleed, and BLS certifications required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter criminal activity and unsafe conditions.
• Respond to emergencies and requests for assistance, guiding staff, patients and visitors.
• Provide access control for secured areas and assist with directions and escorts.
• Document incidents thoroughly and timely; maintain incident reports.
• Engage in continuous professional development and maintain required licensure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree Public Administration or Criminal Justice

Valid Michigan driver license

Law Enforcement Academy or Military experience

CRT-First Aid (AHA)

CRT-Stop the Bleed

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA/ARC

Tools

None

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
• Days Worked 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. 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.