Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Department: Security

Location: Macomb

Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week), weekends (every other weekend required) and holiday rotation

Shift: Variable

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health, a leading healthcare provider serving Macomb County's vibrant and fast-growing communities. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our facilities offer a blend of suburban comfort and easy access to Detroit. As part of our team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our patients, visitors, and staff in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Role Overview

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect individuals and assets from harm or loss. Your role is critical in guiding visitors, patients, and employees to their destinations and maintaining a safe environment by preventing and managing disturbances. You will also communicate important updates and summon assistance when needed.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Monitor facilities and properties to ensure the safety of people and assets.
• Direct visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations.
• Intervene to prevent and control disturbances.
• Keep relevant personnel informed of activities, events, and incidents.
• Summon appropriate assistance as necessary.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Valid unexpired Michigan operator's license
• Completion of state minimum training certification requirements and required testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital / Healthcare related security experience
• Prior law enforcement experience in a sworn capacity (Local, State, County, Federal) or four plus (4+) years of military experience with Honorable Discharge

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster an environment of collaboration, career growth, and mission-driven work. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), required. 
• Preference given to: Hospital / Healthcare related security experience
• -OR- Prior law enforcement experience in a sworn capacity, (Local, State, County, Federal)
• -OR- Four plus (4+) years of military experience with Honorable Discharge May be required to use an intermediate weapon. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Maintain a valid unexpired Michigan operator's license. 
• Satisfactorily complete state minimum training certification requirements and required testing.
• Annual training and testing requirements must be maintained.