University Public Safety Officer

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 48,942 - 59,550; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) is hiring University Public Safety Officers for the Michigan Medicine Security Services. Officers report to a Security Sergeant and will work to protect the medical center and off-site health system buildings.

These positions require a high school diploma or GED with security experience, and a valid driver's license. The role includes patrols, incident reporting, customer service, and collaboration with local agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of experience in security, fire, military, customer service or emergency management.
• Experience enforcing fire, safety and security practices.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and operate related equipment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record under 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Ensure public safety, protect assets and liaison with state and local police, fire and security agencies; act calmly in emergencies.
• De-escalate potentially violent and non-violent situations with medical staff and assist in managing combative or intoxicated individuals.
• Patrol the medical center and off-site health system buildings; monitor fire, infant protection, security, and access control alarms.
• Detect safety hazards and criminal elements.
• Use customer service skills and an inclusive approach to communicate with all community members.
• Prepare incident and security reports.

Skills

Emergency response

Customer service

MS Word

MS Excel

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) leads all public safety functions within the university, including police, security, and emergency management, and offers an integrated approach to safety and security, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. DPSS combines Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint operations to provide students, visitors, faculty, and staff with a safe and secure environment. Through our partnerships across the university and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, we use a blended service model to meet the needs of our community and exceed expectations.

Our Michigan Medicine Security Services department is seeking to fill several University Public Safety Officer positions. As a Michigan Medicine University Public Safety Officer, you will report to a Security Sergeant.

Salary Information

• Effective 12/21/25, the salary range will be$48,942.40 - $59,550.40, depending on qualifying experience and subject to POAM contractual terms and University polices. This rate reflects the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM).

Responsibilities*

• Ensure public safety, protect our assets and act as the primary liaison with state and local police, fire and security agencies; act calmly in emergency situations and use emergency equipment
• Working with medical staff, de-escalate potentially violent and non-violent situations; help maneuver persons who may be combative, intoxicated or unconscious; restrain individuals as needed
• Patrol the medical center and off site health system buildings and monitor fire, infant protection, security, and access control alarm systems
• Detect safety hazards and criminal elements
• Use your customer service skills and inclusive mindset to respectfully communicate and work with all community members
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters
• Prepare incident and security reports
• Ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs as part of the routine patrol
• Provide services such as: escorts, wayfinding, unlocks, motorists assists, well-being checks, fund transports, property control, and traffic and crowd control
• Move equipment such as barricades and fire extinguishers

Required Qualifications*

• High school or GED equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a security, fire, military, customer service or emergency management field
• Experience with the enforcement of fire, safety and security practices
• Skill set in handling emergency situations and using associated equipment
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic keyboarding
• A valid driver's license and a driving record with less than 6 points
• You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and physical examination

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive Health insurance including "Other Qualified Adult" coverage
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

These positions will work onsite patrolling the medical center and offsite health system buildings.

Additional Information

All members of the DPSS team are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report any Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union which contains and settles all matters concerning wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.