Security Officer

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note:

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

• Presents a visible security presence to prevent criminal opportunity. Performs patrols of assigned area and maintains awareness of potential risks, taking appropriate action to prevent or suppress activity contrary to hospital rules and regulations.
• Assists patients, guests, and staff by providing general information. Provides access control by checking badges, passes, and identification to prevent unauthorized entry into business and patient care areas.
• Performs public service duties as needed (e.g., escorts patients, guests, or employees; assists persons locked out of vehicles or rooms; opens or locks doors; provides battery boosts) and assists with restraints and lifting of patients as required.
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety, and security matters; disorderly or suspicious persons; prepares reports documenting all significant events and investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, and repair requests.
• May patrol parking lots and decks to maintain security, ensuring compliance with parking regulations and observing hazardous conditions. May direct traffic on hospital premises as required.
• Monitors security and fire equipment such as alarms, cameras, control gates, and the like; answers telephones and provides information to the public and hospital staff as needed.
• Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics, and other topics relevant to security.
• Assists in releasing bodies from the morgue.
• Responds to emergency codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.
• Promotes the values of the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient use of resources.

• 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 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.

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced…