Security Officer I

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

10d • 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, supports access control, responds to security and safety concerns, and assists patients, visitors, and staff with public service needs.

DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital known for clinical expertise and innovative research, with Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital describes its environment as supportive and collaborative, with advanced technology and a focus on exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in security, public law enforcement, or military police; OR at least two years of college coursework in criminal justice, security administration, or a related program and three years of such experience; OR completion of a State of Michigan MCOLES-certified police academy and three years of such experience; OR 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 the DMC's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible security presence and patrol assigned areas to identify risks and prevent or suppress activity that violates hospital rules or creates safety hazards.
• Assist patients, guests, and staff by providing general information; check badges, passes, and identification to control access; and inspect packages entering or leaving hospital property.
• Perform public service duties, including escorting people, assisting persons locked out of vehicles or rooms, opening or locking doors, and providing battery boosts; assist with patient restraints and lifting as needed.
• Investigate parking, safety, security, disorderly-person, and suspicious-person complaints; prepare reports documenting significant events, investigations, crimes, lost or found property, hazards, and repair requests.
• Patrol parking lots and decks as needed, enforce parking regulations, observe hazardous conditions, and direct traffic on hospital premises when required.
• Monitor security and fire equipment, including alarms, cameras, and control gates; answer telephones and provide information to the public and hospital staff.
• Pursue additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics, and other security-related topics.
• Assist in releasing bodies from the morgue.
• Respond to Emergency Codes in accordance with hospital and/or Security Department policies.
• Promote DMC values through behaviors supporting quality, community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective communication, innovation and education, and efficient and effective resource use.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED