Security Police Officer - Armed - 40 hrs/wk - Variable Shift - St. John

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an Armed Private Security Police Officer to monitor facilities in Detroit, safeguard people and property, and manage access. The role requires professionalism, strong judgment and the ability to intervene in disturbances.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, age 21+, and Michigan police officer status or reciprocal licensure. Firearms training and PA 330 certification requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• College degree preferred; psych evaluation may be required.
• Must be at least 21 years old for armed role.
• Currently employed full-time as a police officer in Michigan or reciprocal licensure acceptable.
• Security or military experience may satisfy qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Henry Ford Health facilities and property to protect people and assets.
• Direct visitors, patients and staff to appropriate locations and respond to disturbances.
• Summon additional help and coordinate with law enforcement when needed.

Skills

Security operations

Public safety mindset

Interpersonal communication

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Psychological evaluation completed

Must be at least 21 years old

Job description

Private Security Police - Armed - 40 hrs/wk - Variable Shift - St. John

Under general supervision, monitors Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect persons and property associated with Henry Ford Health against injury or loss. Directs visitors, patients and employees to appropriate location(s) and intervenes to prevent and control disturbances. Keeps appropriate persons informed of activities, events and incidents. Summons appropriate assistance, as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), required.
• College degree preferred. Successful completion of a psychological evaluation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for Security Police Officer-Armed role.
• Currently employed full-time as a police officer within the State of Michigan;
• -OR- A separated officer from full-time service from a police department within the State of Michigan (either retired in good standing, or resigned in good standing);
• -OR- An out-of-state officer currently employed full-time as a police officer and who qualifies to reciprocal licensure as defined by MCOLES;
• -OR- Up to one year of security experience in a Security Officer role at Henry Ford Health;
• -OR- Five plus (5+) years of complex security operations experience;
• -OR- Four plus (4+) years of military experience w/Honorable Discharge.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Work requires the certification under Public Act 330 within the first year of filling this position or at the first certification class offered in the tri county area.
• Valid, unexpired Concealed Pistol License.
• Maintain a valid unexpired Michigan operator’s license. Successfully pass firearms training.
• Must satisfactorily complete state minimum training certification requirements and required testing.
• Annual training and testing requirements must be maintained.

External candidates hired into the Private Security Police Officer role must meet the following criteria. Failure to meet any of these will result in revocation of the offer of employment.

• Successful psychiatric evaluation
• Successful background investigation
  • Candidates will be fingerprinted for state evaluation
  • Candidates may not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving any of the following:
    • Dishonesty or fraud.
    • Unauthorized divulging or selling of information or evidence.
    • Impersonation of a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state.
    • Illegally using, carrying, or possessing a dangerous weapon.
    • Two or more alcohol related offenses.
    • Controlled substances under the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.
    • An assault.
  • Candidates may not have been dishonorably discharged from a branch of the United States military service.
  • Candidates may not have been adjudged insane, unless he or she has been adjudged restored to sanity by court order.
  • Candidate is not subject to any outstanding warrants for his or her arrest.
• Possession of an unexpired Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
• Successfully pass and become certified as a PA 330 officer through a training program specified by Henry Ford Health, unless the candidate meets a qualified exception.
  • Exemptions include the following:
    • A certified police officer with less than one year of police experience will be given a one-year exemption from the date they discontinue work as a police officer.
• A certified police officer with between one- and five-years police experience will be given a two-year exemption from the date they discontinue work as a police officer.
• A certified police officer with over five years police experience will be given a three-year exemption from the date they discontinue work as a police officer.
• A certified Private Security Police Officer will be given a two-year exemption to the above-described course of study from the date they discontinue work as a private security police officer providing they get updated maintenance training requirements listed in II(e).
• A currently certified police officer will be given an exemption from the training curriculum if they can supply documentation which reflects they have received equivalent training through their regular police employment.
• A currently certified police officer will be given an exemption from maintenance training if they can supply documentation which reflects they have received equivalent training through their regular police employment.
• A currently certified P.A. 330 officer who is not employed at the time they are certified will be given one year to obtain employment or their certification will expire.
• A pre-service law enforcement basic training recruit graduate within one year of law enforcement eligibility. Maintenance training must be provided.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affhintive Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.