Security Officer

Summary

This position performs routine patrols, writes incident reports, responds to non-emergency and emergency calls throughout the entire campus and as requested by security supervision. Provides security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

This position performs routine patrols, writes incident reports, responds to non-emergency and emergency calls throughout the entire campus and as requested by security supervision. Provides security services to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

• (30 %)
  * Conducts continuous random patrols, utilizing the patrol vehicle, bicycle, or foot patrol.
• (30%)
  * Responds to all calls received from the public, hospital staff, and the security dispatcher.
• (15%)
  * Monitors and pages all fire codes, as received on the fire monitor system located in security dispatch.
• (10%)
  * Responds to hospital emergency overhead pages as determined by security dispatch.
• (10%)
  * Physical management of patients going through crisis.
• (5%)
  * Escorts patients to In Patient Mental Health, or other areas of the facility, as requested by staff (i.e. doctor or nurse).

• Monitors and reports alarms received on the S&D alarm panel, generator alarm panel, HVAC computer, Medical Air Gases alarm panel.
• Answers all calls for assistance, received on the security emergency phone line of the facilities help line.
• Creates a maintenance work order for all calls received on the facilities help line.
• Enters information from maintenance job logs and work orders into the TMS application.
• Monitors CCTV system for any and all suspicious circumstances, dispatching a security officer when required.
• Assists with helicopter flight operations; secures and unlocks doors, as prescribed by policies and procedures, or at the direction of the Security Manager or Supervisor.
• Notifies the Security Manager and/or Supervisor via chain of command, for any and all major incidents that occur of facility property.
• Enforces parking policy, as directed.
• Escorts employees to and from their vehicle, as requested or assigned by the Security Supervisor or the Security Manager Responds to all panic alarms located throughout the facility.
• Armed security staff will respond to an active shooter or other lethal threat and neutralize the threat if possible.
• Responsible for enforcing that all contractors that are working above the ceiling and/or have removed a ceiling tile have a yellow copy of the Above Ceiling Access Permit.
• Writes reports as required by policies.
• Follows all departmental and medical center policies and procedures.
• My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
• Assist with morgue operations, including the handling of deceased patients.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Credential: BLS:
  Basic Life Support
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 6 months of hire.
• Qualification Source: AHA
• Credential: CPL:
  Concealed Pistol License
• Credential: DMVCHECK: DMV Record Check
• Credential: MCOLES FIREARMS: MI Commission on Law Enforcement Firearms
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Required pre-hire and annually after hire.
• Credential: PPE:
  Pre-Employment Psychological Examination
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Pre-hire only.
• Credential: TEAM ADVANCED:
  Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Within 6 months of hire.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Equivalent
  
  Experience:
  
  Military, corrections or law enforcement experience preferred.

• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups.
• Must pass Security Defensive Tactics Training.
• Must pass taser and pepper gel training.
• Ability to interact with people at all levels to communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
• If driving a company vehicle must be eligible under the hospital insurance guidelines.

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear bullet-resistant vest.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined…