Security Officer I

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Receiving Hospital is seeking a Security professional to protect staff, patients and property. The role requires patrolling, visitor checks, access control, and incident reporting to maintain a safe hospital environment.

The position includes responding to emergencies, assisting with patient safety, and collaborating with security and hospital teams. Night shifts may apply, with opportunities for further training and career development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years security/public safety experience.
• Two years of college coursework in criminal justice or related field, plus 3 years security/public safety experience.
• Completion of Michigan MCOLES-certified police academy with 3 years of security/public safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related area with internship/volunteer security exposure.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license; eligible to drive DMC vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Presents visible security presence and patrols assigned areas to deter crime and safety hazards.
• Provides information to patients, guests and staff; checks badges and IDs to control access.
• Assists with escorts, door opening/locking, and emergency access as needed.
• Investigates parking, safety and security complaints; documents events and investigations.
• Patrols parking areas; directs traffic as required; observes hazardous conditions.
• Monitors alarms, cameras, gates and security equipment; answers public inquiries.
• Pursues education in criminal law, first aid, and defensive tactics.
• Assists in releasing bodies from morgue when needed.
• Responds to Emergency Codes per hospital policies.
• Promotes DMC values such as quality, teamwork, and effective communication.

Skills

Patrols

Access control

Emergency response

Public safety

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years security/public safety experience

2 years college coursework in criminal justice or related field + 3 years security experience

MCOLES-certified police academy completion + 3 years security experience

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field + internship/volunteer security exposure

Valid Michigan driver’s license; eligibility to drive DMC vehicles

Job description

DMC Receiving Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder childcare, auto home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, provides protection to hospital, patients, visitors, employees and their property.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Presents a visible security presence in order to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity. Performs patrols of assigned area maintains awareness of environment and observes potential security risks, takes appropriate action to prevent or suppress activity contrary to hospital rules and regulations which is criminal and/or which poses a safety hazard to persons and/or property.
2. 2. Assists patients, guest and staff by providing general information. Provides access control by checking badges and passes and identification of persons entering the hospital to prevent entry of unauthorized persons into business and patient care areas. Checks packages being brought into or removed from hospital building and grounds.
3. 3. Performs public service duties as needed (i.e., escorts patients, guests or employees assists persons locked out of vehicles or rooms opens or locks doors provides battery boosts). Assists with restraints and lifting of patients as needed.
4. 4. Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious persons, etc. Prepares reports documenting all significant events and investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, repair requests, and the like.
5. 5. May patrol parking lots and decks to maintain security. Ensures compliance with parking regulations and observes hazardous conditions when present. May direct traffic on hospital premises as required.
6. 6. Monitors security and fire equipment, such as alarms, cameras, control gates and the like. Answer telephones and provides information to public and hospital staff as needed.
7. 7. Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics and other topics relevant to security.
8. 8. Assists in releasing bodies from morgue.
9. 9. Responds to Emergency Codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.
10. 10. Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education and efficient and effective resource use.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
2. 2. Minimum of two years college course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
3. 3. Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
4. 4. Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, security administration or related area with participation in security or law enforcement through an internship or volunteer work such as police reserve program
5. 5. Valid State of Michigan driver’s license. Must be eligible for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC’s insurance carrier.

Facility Description

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

EEO Statement

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Job: Security

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Night