Security Officer

Job Title

Security Officer

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

• Present a visible security presence to prevent criminal opportunity; patrol assigned areas, maintain awareness, observe potential risks, and take appropriate actions.
• Assist patients, guests, and staff by providing general information.
• Provide access control by checking badges, passes, and identification of persons entering the hospital to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Check packages brought in or removed from the building and grounds.
• Perform public service duties as needed (escort patients, assist people locked out of vehicles or rooms, open or lock doors, provide battery boosts). Assist with restraints and lifting patients.
• Investigate complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious persons; prepare reports documenting events, investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, and repair requests.
• May patrol parking lots and decks; ensure compliance with parking regulations, observe hazardous conditions, direct traffic as required.
• Monitor security and fire equipment such as alarms and cameras. Answer telephones and provide information to the public and hospital staff.
• Engage in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics, and other relevant topics.
• Assist in releasing bodies from the morgue.
• Respond to emergency codes in accordance with hospital and/or security department policies.
• Promote the values of DMC by demonstrating supportive behaviors—quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, communication, innovation, and efficient resource use.

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Minimum of two years college coursework in criminal justice, security administration, or related program and three (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Completion of the State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and three (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• 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. Must be eligible for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC’s insurance carrier.

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 undue hardship.