Security Officer I

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is seeking a dedicated security professional to protect patients, staff and property under supervision and established policies.

The role requires experience in security or public safety, relevant Michigan certifications, and a clean driver’s license. Night shifts support 24/7 hospital operations, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of security/public law enforcement or military police experience.
• Two years of college coursework in criminal justice or related program plus 3 years security/public safety experience.
• Completion of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy with 3 years security/public safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related area with internship/volunteer security role.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and eligibility as a DMC vehicle driver.

Responsibilities

• Presents a visible security presence to deter crime and protect hospital property.
• Assist patients, visitors and staff by providing information and access control.
• Perform public service duties like escorts, door access, and handling disturbances as needed.
• Investigate parking, safety, and security complaints; document significant events and incidents.
• Patrol parking areas and direct traffic; monitor safety and fire equipment and alarms.
• Respond to emergencies per hospital policies and security procedures.
• Pursue ongoing education in criminal law, first aid, and defensive tactics.
• Assist with releasing bodies from morgue when required.
• Promote hospital values and maintain professional conduct and communication.

Skills

State certification readiness

Interpersonal skills

Analytical observation

Verbal & written reports

Education

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

Criminal justice coursework (2 years)

MCOLES police academy certification

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related area

Valid Michigan driver’s license

Job description

Description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Summary Description

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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics and other topics relevant to security.

8. Assists in releasing bodies from morgue.

9. Responds to Emergency Codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.

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. High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.

2. Minimum of two years college course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and three years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.

3. Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and three years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.

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. Valid State of Michigan driver's license. Must be eligible for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC's insurance carrier.

Skills Required

1. Academic ability to met state certification requirements under Public Act 330 and all standards established by Michigan State Police and the Detroit Medical Center for Act 330 certification.

2. Interpersonal skills, self confidence and physical conditioning necessary to confront and control potentially hostile persons with minimum risks of personal injury or disruption to hospital operation.

3. Analytical and observational ability to recognize suspicious behavior, criminal activity and potential safety hazards.

4. Verbal and written communication skills to compose complete, coherent and concise reports of events and investigations.

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care. The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeast Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research. RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

EEO Statement

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Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Job

Maintenance, Food Service,Housekeeping and Security

Primary Location: MI-Detroit

Hospital/Facility: DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type: Nights

Shift begin time: 10:00 PM Shift end time: 6:30 AM

FTE : 1.000000