Security Officer

Security Officer

Responsible for maintaining a safe and peaceful environment for all individuals on hospital property. Under general supervision and following standardized policies and procedures, is responsible for maintaining a secure and orderly environment and protection of the grounds and off-site buildings for Corewell Health, to include safety of all employees, visitors, and patients. This position may require Armed Security Officers to obtain Public Act 330 certification and will be able to arrest for misdemeanors offenses and must complete the Michigan State Police PA 330 certification requirements.

Patrol campus on foot and in vehicle (or on bike as assigned). Offers such assistance as unlocking doors inside or doing motor assists outside, is ever observant to suspicious activities and security violations

Accepts and performs various duties at assigned post and assists patients, visitors, and employees. Enforces rules, regulations, and policies of the hospital as appropriate

Works by assisting in the Security Operations Center monitoring phones, alarms, cameras, and radio traffic

Provides statistical safety and security reporting to internal customers and senior management regarding safety and security performance, improvement strategies/initiatives, and compliance issues as required

Completes assigned or self-generated reports or logs daily on all activities, irregularities, and investigations; logs all calls and accepts and logs all lost articles. Sends reports to managers and executives

Investigates suspected crimes on the hospital grounds and off-site locations, prepares reports, and evaluates pertinent data and other necessary documentation. Co-operates with law enforcement on complaints

Provides security escorts and other assistance to employees, visitors or patients as conditions warrant for safety or as assigned

Responds to routine inquiries and directs visitors to appropriate areas, prevents unauthorized access to restricted areas

Use proactive non-violent verbal de-escalation skills to neutralize volatile situations involving patients, staff, and visitors without escalating the event into a violent incident.

Assists nursing staff with physical management/ restraint of patients as ordered by a physician

In dealing with non-patient aggressors, use defensive tactics and approved MCOLES force continuum if necessary to safeguard lives and well-being of staff, patients, and visitors

May be required to possess, carry, and utilize Conduit Electronic Weapons, tasers, and other weapons in conjunction with the MCOLES force continuum as determined by Corewell Health policy

May provide CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)/ first aid in the event of a medical emergency on the grounds or in public areas until trained medical staff can arrive from the Emergency Department (acute care) or Local Fire Department (ambulatory) as per EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) law

Assist Emergency Department staff with Hazmat/Decontamination procedures to include donning and doffing of PAPR's/Tyvek suits and providing security and keeping order in the decontamination area

Reports and responds to incidents of fire and/or safety hazards

Inspects firefighting apparatus, extinguishers; helps with regularly scheduled fire, disaster, and other emergency drills.

Releases patient remains to appropriate agencies or funeral homes

At locations where PA 330 is in place, all the above essential duties plus:

Diligently and appropriately utilize Police Authority to arrest for both felonies and misdemeanors on Corewell Health Property under Michigan Law (PA 330)

Diligently and appropriately utilize citation / ticket writing and ordinance enforcement authority under Michigan Law (PA 330) and local city ordinances.

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of two to three years' law-enforcement related work experience as a police officer; hospital security, corporate security, reserve police officer or military police

The ability to take charge and direct others in emergencies or other dangerous incidents

Electronic Control Devices (ECD) use - requires approval and authorization by the Director -requires a current Carry Pistol License (CPL) license and successful completion of the specialized Taser Training Course

LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire

CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA (American Heart Association) 90 Days

CRT-Automated External Defibrillator (AED) - UNKNOWN Unknown 90 Days

CRT-First Aid - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days

Preferred:

Graduation from a state regulated Police Academy. May consider other experiences related to crowd control and security.

About Corewell Health:

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you:

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location:

SITE - Care Center Canton - 7300 Canton Center Rd - Canton

Department Name:

Security - Wayne Hosp

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

Hours of Work:

Variable

Days Worked:

Variable

Weekend Frequency:

Every third weekend