Security Officer I

Tenet • Detroit, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

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 such as 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.
• Academic ability to met state certification requirements under Public Act 330 and all standards established by Michigan State Police and the Detroit Medical Center for Act 330 certification.
• Interpersonal skills, self confidence and physical conditioning necessary to confront and control potentially hostile persons with minimum risks of personal injury or disruption to hospital operation.
• Analytical and observational ability to recognize suspicious behavior, criminal activity and potential safety hazards.
• Verbal and written communication skills to compose complete, coherent and concise reports of events and investigations.

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, takes appropriate action to prevent or suppress activity contrary to hospital rules and regulations which is criminal and/or which poses a safety hazard to persons and/or property.
• Assists patients, guest and staff by providing general information.
• Provides access control by checking badges and passes and identification of persons entering the hospital to prevent entry of unauthorized persons into business and patient care areas.
• 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; opens or locks doors; provides battery boosts).
• Assists with restraints and lifting of patients as needed.
• Investigates complaints regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious persons, etc.
• Prepares reports documenting all significant events and investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards, repair requests, and the like.
• May patrol parking lots and decks to maintain security.
• Ensures compliance with parking regulations and observes hazardous conditions when present.
• May direct traffic on hospital premises as required.
• Monitors security and fire equipment, such as alarms, cameras, control gates and the like.
• Answer telephones and provides information to public and hospital staff as needed.
• Engages in opportunities for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive tactics and other topics relevant to security.
• 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, 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
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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