Fire Safety Officer -E7

MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services and programs that promote a healthy, safe and stable environment for residents to be self‑sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

Employee is responsible for safeguarding people and property at the Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) buildings, facilities and grounds. Duties include operating central communication, monitoring the front lobby, monitoring security cameras, patient ground movement and visitor monitoring, transporting patients to court, medical appointments and other facilities, patrolling the grounds/parking areas and building rounds including the activity building, and overall fire safety and occupational safety responsibilities for a 24‑hour, 7‑day a week department.

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

• Fire and Safety Officer 6:
  One year of experience in a security guard or public safety occupation.
• Fire and Safety Officer E7:
  One year of experience equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer 6.

Absence of a criminal record of felony convictions that would prohibit the applicant from receiving, possessing, and carrying a firearm.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Location:

30901 Palmer Rd, Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies