Security Officer

Dept: Security

Hours per pay period: 40

Schedule: 3 pm-11 pm, including every other weekend

Position Summary:

The Security Officer is required to have training or experience in security, police, or public safety. The Security Officer must have good verbal and written communication skills. The Security Officer must be able to work as a member of a team to support an environment that allows patients, visitors, students, faculty, and staff to interact in a safe and secure setting. A professional image supported by professional conduct and a professional appearance must be projected by the Security Officer at all times. The Security Officer will constantly strive to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction and improve quality of service in a cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Protect the life and property of visitors, patient, and staff.
2. Prevent theft, vandalism, arson, robbery, and other such offenses and investigate thefts, disturbances, and suspicious activities.
3. Detect and prevent fire and safety hazards.
4. Proactively patrol the hospital buildings and campus.
5. Provide escort service and directional assistance to patients, visitors, and staff.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess valid Michigan Driver's License and be insurable under the hospital insurance program
• Must not have any record of criminal convictions
• No prior work experience is required

Preferred:

• Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Security Administration or related field
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Security Administration or related field
• Six months or prior work experience

EqualOpportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans