Security Officer

Security Officer I

Detroit Medical Center

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Receiving Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, protects hospital, patients, visitors, employees and their property.

• Presents a visible security presence to prevent criminal opportunity, performs patrols, maintains vigilance, and prevents or suppresses activity contrary to hospital rules.
• Assists patients, guests, and staff by providing general information; controls access by checking badges, passes, identification, and packages.
• Performs public service duties such as escorting patients, guests, or employees; assists with lock out situations; opens or locks doors; provides battery boosts; assists with restraints and lifting of patients.
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety, and security; prepares detailed reports on incidents, crimes, lost or found property, safety hazards, repair requests, and related matters.
• Patrols parking lots and decks, ensures compliance with regulations, observes hazards, and directs traffic on hospital premises as required.
• Monitors security and fire equipment—alarms, cameras, control gates, etc.—and answers telephones to provide information.
• Engages in additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics, and other relevant subjects.
• Assists in releasing bodies from the morgue.
• Responds to emergency codes in accordance with hospital and/or security department policies.
• Promotes DMC values by demonstrating support for quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, and efficient use of resources.

• High school diploma or equivalent and four 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 years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.

OR

• Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and three 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 a police reserve program.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license and eligibility for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC’s insurance carrier.

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, renowned for its emergency medicine, largest verified burn center in the state, and nationally recognized programs.

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. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.

Primary

Location:

Detroit, Michigan
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Type:
Night
Shift Begin: 10:15 PM
Shift End: 6:45 AM

Associate

Full‑time

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