Security Officer I Part Time Rotate

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff within a hospital setting. This role involves maintaining a visible security presence, conducting patrols, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and analytical skills, along with the ability to handle potentially hostile situations effectively. Join a team committed to outstanding service and community welfare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the safety and well-being of others. If you have a passion for security and public service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in security/public law enforcement or military police required.
• Valid State of Michigan driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection to hospital, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Perform patrols and maintain awareness of security risks.
• Assist with public service duties and investigate complaints.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical conditioning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy

Job description

Job Description - Security Officer I Part Time Rotate (2506001030)

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.

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, guests, 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. Answers 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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
2. OR 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. OR Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
4. 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.
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 meet 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.