Security Officer I Part Time Evenings

Detroit Medical Center; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Kalamazoo is seeking a part-time security officer to provide safety and support throughout the hospital. This role requires a high school diploma and several years of law enforcement or security experience. The officer will monitor security systems, assist patients, and patrol hospital grounds. Evening shifts are available, and the position offers opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in security or law enforcement.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license required.
• Must meet state certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible security presence to prevent criminal activity.
• Assist patients and guests with information and access control.
• Investigate complaints regarding safety and parking.
• Monitor security and fire equipment and answer calls.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Verbal communication skills

Physical conditioning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice

Job description

Overview

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

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

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.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Responsibilities

• Presents a visible security presence to prevent criminal activity; performs patrols of assigned areas; remains aware of the environment and observes potential security risks; takes appropriate action to prevent or suppress activity contrary to hospital rules and regulations and which poses a safety hazard to persons or property.
• Assists patients, guests and staff by providing information; controls access by checking badges and identification; prevents entry of unauthorized persons into hospital areas; checks packages entering or leaving the building and grounds.
• Performs public service duties as needed (escorts, assisting locked-out individuals, opening/locking doors, battery boosts); assists with restraints and lifting of patients as needed.
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, and prepares reports documenting events, investigations, property, safety hazards, and repair requests.
• Pats parking lots/decks as needed; directs traffic on hospital premises as required; ensures compliance with parking regulations and observes hazardous conditions.
• Monitors security and fire equipment (alarms, cameras, gates); answers telephones and provides information to the public and hospital staff as needed.
• Engages in opportunities for education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics and other topics relevant to security.
• Assists in releasing bodies from morgue; responds to Emergency Codes per Hospital/Security Department policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR: Minimum of two years college coursework in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and three (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR: Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and three (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• OR: 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.
• 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

• Ability to meet state certification requirements under Public Act 330 and standards established by Michigan State Police and the Detroit Medical Center for Act 330 certification.
• Interpersonal skills, self-confidence and physical conditioning to confront and control potentially hostile persons with minimal risk of injury or disruption to hospital operation.
• Analytical and observational ability to recognize suspicious behavior, criminal activity and safety hazards.
• Verbal and written communication skills to prepare complete, coherent and concise reports of events and investigations.

Job: Maintenance, Food Service, Housekeeping and Security

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type: Part Time

Shift Type: Evening

Seniorities and employment types: Associate; Part-time

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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