Security Officer I FT Nights

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Security Officer I provides protection to the hospital, patients, visitors, employees, and their property. The role maintains a visible security presence, patrols assigned areas, monitors potential security risks, and takes appropriate action to prevent or address conduct that violates hospital rules or creates a safety or security hazard. The officer supports patients, guests, and staff by providing information, controlling access to hospital areas, checking identification and packages, and performing public-service duties. Responsibilities also include investigating and documenting incidents, monitoring security and fire equipment, responding to emergency codes, and assisting with patient restraints and lifting, as needed. The position may involve parking-area patrols and traffic direction, releasing bodies from the morgue, and participating in additional job-related education and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in security, public law enforcement, or military police; alternatively, one of the education and experience combinations listed in the posting.
Alternatively, at least two years of college coursework in criminal justice, security administration, or a related program and three years of experience in security, public law enforcement, or military police.
Alternatively, completion of a State of Michigan MCOLES-certified police academy and three years of experience in security, public law enforcement, or military police.
Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security administration, or a 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 DMC's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Maintain a visible security presence and patrol assigned areas to identify and address potential security risks and activity contrary to hospital rules or posing a safety hazard.
Assist patients, guests, and staff by providing general information.
Control access by checking badges, passes, and identification and by checking packages brought into or removed from hospital buildings and grounds.
Perform public-service duties, including escorting patients, guests, or employees; assisting people locked out of vehicles or rooms; opening or locking doors; and providing battery boosts.
Assist with patient restraints and lifting as needed.
Investigate complaints and concerns related to parking, safety, security, disorderly or suspicious persons, and other matters.
Prepare reports documenting significant events, investigations, crimes, lost or found property, safety hazards, and repair requests.
May patrol parking lots and decks, enforce parking regulations, observe hazardous conditions, and direct traffic on hospital premises as required.
Monitor security and fire equipment, including alarms, cameras, and control gates; answer telephones and provide information to the public and hospital staff as needed.
Pursue additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics, and other relevant security topics.
Assist in releasing bodies from the morgue.
Respond to Emergency Codes in accordance with hospital and/or Security Department policies.
Demonstrate DMC values through commitment to quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.