Security Officer - Armed

MyMichigan Health•Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

This position performs routine patrols and writes incident reports, responds to non-emergency and emergency calls throughout the campus, and provides security services to help ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. Patrols may be conducted by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. The role also monitors dispatch systems and alarms, supports hospital emergency responses, escorts patients and employees, and performs other security and facilities-support duties as assigned. The position requires following departmental and medical center policies and procedures, maintaining required certifications and licensure, and demonstrating competency in Microsoft Windows. Employees may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. The work may involve stressful situations, public contact, exposure to trauma, grief, death, bloodborne pathogens, and other potentially infectious materials. The employee must be able to move about the facility, maintain necessary vision and hearing, stay awake, and perform the physical functions described, including prolonged sitting, standing, and walking and occasional lifting or carrying.

Requirements

High school education (HIGH).
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups.
Ability to interact with people at all levels and communicate information clearly and understandably.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within 3 months of hire or transfer; qualification source: AHA.
TEAM ADVANCED (Techniques for Effective Aggression Management) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees in the position on or before 8/1/2024 have 24 months to complete it.
DMV record check.
Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) firearms qualification before hire and annually after hire.
Pre-employment psychological examination before hire.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, potentially on a regular to frequent basis.
Ability to meet the stated light physical demands: occasionally lift or carry 11–20 pounds; frequently handle 10 pounds and/or walk, stand, or push/pull arm or leg controls.
Ability to follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct continuous random patrols using a patrol vehicle, bicycle, or foot patrol.
Respond to calls from the public, hospital staff, and the security dispatcher.
Monitor and page fire codes received on the fire monitor system in security dispatch.
Escort patients to In Patient Mental Health or other facility areas at the request of staff.
Respond to hospital emergency overhead pages as directed by security dispatch.
Monitor and report alarms received on the S&D alarm panel, generator alarm panel, HVAC computer, and Medical Air Gases alarm panel.
Answer calls for assistance received on the security emergency phone line or facilities help line.
Create maintenance work orders for calls received on the facilities help line.
Enter information from maintenance job logs and work orders into the TMS application.
Monitor the CCTV system for suspicious circumstances and dispatch a security officer when required.
Assist with helicopter flight operations.
Secure and unlock doors according to policies or procedures or as directed by the Security Manager and Supervisor.
Notify the Security Manager and/or Supervisor through the chain of command about major incidents on facility property.
Enforce parking policy as directed.
Escort employees to and from their vehicles when requested or assigned by the Security Supervisor or Security Manager.
Respond to panic alarms located throughout the facility.
Ensure contractors working above the ceiling or who have removed a ceiling tile have a yellow copy of the Above Ceiling Access Permit.
Write reports as required by policies.
Follow departmental and medical center policies and procedures.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and participate in further learning opportunities when required.