Security Officer--Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Job Summary

The Security Police Officer’s primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and secure environment for all patients, staff, and visitors to the SJMHS‑West Market.

Full time

12 Hour Day Shift

Under the supervision of the Chief of Security Police, the officer will provide services that include security patrols, preservation of peace, assurance of safety, customer service, report writing, detection and prevention of criminal activity, and effect arrests within the parameters of security police policy, procedures, directives, as well as state and federal law.

• Represents the Health System by providing assistance and guidance to all patients, staff and visitors.
• Patrols and monitors the internal and external activities of the grounds, parking lots, structures, and buildings to ensure compliance with health center policies, state law, and federal laws, responding to and reporting any violations to a command officer.
• Responds to any and all reports of criminal activity and effect arrests as appropriate within the parameters of security police policy/procedures, state and federal law, and Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES).
• Responds to a variety of potential and/or real emergencies, fire and building alarms, ordinary events (patient standby/restraint), person(s) with weapons, medical emergencies, and/or any other public safety related incident.
• Exercise reasonable independent judgment within legal parameters of law to determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain and/or search, when probable cause exists to arrest, and the appropriate application of force used to preserve life and property.
• Completes a daily activity report documenting non‑routine activities for referral to the appropriate manager.
• Completes written reports involving complaints and/or investigations of criminal activity, violations of security policy and procedure, suspicious activity, and/or any incident involving the use of force, ensuring full documentation.
• Completes as assigned all defibrillator and vehicle maintenance checks.
• Maintains all security police equipment in working condition and proactively recognizes and reports to the command officer any safety risks and/or hazards, taking immediate action to reduce or remove them whenever possible.
• Responds to complaints generated by patients, staff, and visitors including reports of lost property, suspicious activity, improper access, and suspicious packages.
• Responds to general assist calls, including locking/unlocking doors, vehicle lockouts and jumpstarts, wheelchair assists, and other customer service‑related issues.
• Reports to Grounds any parking lot gates not functioning properly and issues citations for improper parking, handicap, and fire lane violations.
• Self‑reports to a command officer any off‑duty police contact, arrests, and court orders that would prevent the officer from owning, possessing, or carrying a firearm, such as domestic violence orders or conditional bond releases; failure to report will result in immediate termination.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health Standards of Conduct, the Organizational Integrity Program, Security Police policy and procedure, and any related policies that reflect honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in campus security/police, military, or law enforcement preferred.
• Successfully complete and pass a psychological evaluation.
• Current MCOLES license preferred or ability to pass MCOLES PA330 Academy Training within six months of hire date, or the first available academy.
• Maintain qualifications required by MCOLES and the State of Michigan.
• Maintain a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate an Electronic Control Device (Taser), manipulate cartridges, aim/fire probes from a variety of positions in situations that justify the use of force, and conduct after‑care procedures as…