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.

Job Description

Department: Security

Location: St. John

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

Shift: Variable

About the Department

Join our team at the Moross Road campus, a cornerstone of care for Detroit's east side and the Grosse Pointes. Our location blends community roots with access to lakefront parks, historic architecture, and a convenient commute along the Detroit River corridor. Here, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding the well-being of patients, visitors, and staff in a vibrant, historic neighborhood.

Role Overview

As a Security Officer, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Henry Ford Health's facilities, staff, patients, and visitors. You'll monitor premises, direct individuals to appropriate locations, and intervene to prevent disturbances. Your vigilance and professionalism help maintain a safe environment, supporting the health system's mission of exceptional care.

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 Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect persons and property against injury or loss.
• Direct visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations.
• Intervene to prevent and control disturbances.
• Keep appropriate personnel informed of activities, events, and incidents.
• Summon necessary assistance as required.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Valid unexpired Michigan operator's license
• Satisfactory 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, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development, empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day.

Join Our Team

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

Qualifications

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.