Security Officer

Job Description

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

• Visible security presence to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity; performs patrols of assigned area; maintains awareness of environment and observes potential security risks; takes appropriate action to prevent or suppress activities contrary to hospital rules and regulations.
• Assists patients, guests and staff by providing general information; provides access control by checking badges and passes; identifies persons entering the hospital to prevent entry of unauthorized persons into 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); assists with restraints and lifting of patients as needed.
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious persons, etc.; prepares reports documenting significant events, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, repair requests, and the like.
• Patrols parking lots and decks to maintain security; ensures compliance with parking regulations and observes hazardous conditions when present; may direct traffic on hospital premises as required.
• Monitors security and fire equipment such as alarms, cameras, control gates; answers telephones; provides information to 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 morgue.
• Responds to emergency codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.
• Promotes the values of DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality, community welfare, respect, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education and efficient and effective resource use.

• High school diploma or equivalent and four (4) 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 police reserve program.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license; must be eligible for coverage as driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC’s insurance carrier.

• 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.

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Full-time

Days

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