Security Officer I Full Time Evenings

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

Requirements

• 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 course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program, and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military police.
• Completion of State of Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (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.
• Valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Presents a visible security presence in order to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity.
• Performs patrols of assigned area; maintains awareness of environment and observes potential security risks.
• Assists patients, guests, and staff by providing general information.
• Provides access control by checking badges and passes and identification of persons entering the hospital.
• Checks packages being brought into or removed from hospital building and grounds.
• Performs public service duties as needed (i.e., escorts patients, guests or employees; assists persons locked out of vehicles or rooms).
• 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.
• May patrol parking lots and decks to maintain security.
• Monitors security and fire equipment, such as alarms, cameras, control gates.
• Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics.
• Assists in releasing bodies from 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.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees