Security Officer I Contingent Days Huron-Valley Sinai Hospital

Summary DescriptionUnder general supervision and

according to established policies and procedures, provides protection to

hospital, patients, visitors, employees and their property.Presents a visible

security presence in order to prevent the appearance of criminal opportunity.

Performs patrols of assigned area; maintains awareness of environment and

observes potential security risks, takes appropriate action to prevent or

suppress activity contrary to hospital rules and regulations which is criminal

and/or which poses a safety hazard to persons and/or property.

Assists patients, guest

and staff by providing general information. Provides access control by checking

badges and passes and identification of persons entering the hospital to

prevent entry of unauthorized persons into business and patient care areas.

Checks packages being brought into or removed from hospital building and

grounds.

Performs public service

duties as needed (i.e., escorts patients, guests or employees; assists persons

locked out of vehicles or rooms; opens or locks doors; provides battery boosts).

Assists with restraints and lifting of patients as needed.

Investigates complaints

regarding parking, safety and security matters, disorderly or suspicious

persons, etc. Prepares reports documenting all significant events and

investigations, crimes committed, lost or found property, safety hazards,

repair requests, and the like.

May patrol parking lots

and decks to maintain security. Ensures compliance with parking regulations and

observes hazardous conditions when present. May direct traffic on hospital

premises as required.

Monitors security and fire

equipment, such as alarms, cameras, control gates and the like. Answer

telephones and provides information to public and hospital staff as needed.

Engages in opportunities

for additional education and training in criminal law, first aid, defensive

tactics and other topics relevant to security.

Assists in releasing

bodies from morgue.

Responds to Emergency

Codes in accordance with Hospital and/or Security Department policies.

Promotes the values of

the DMC by demonstrating behaviors supportive of a commitment to quality,

community welfare, respect and involvement, teamwork, open and effective

communication, innovation and education and efficient and effective resource

use.

Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or

equivalent and four (4) years experience in security and/or public law

enforcement or military police.

ORMinimum of two years

college course work in criminal justice, security administration or related program,

and (3) years experience in security and/or public law enforcement or military

police.

ORCompletion of State of

Michigan MCOLES certified police academy and (3) years experience in security

and/or public law enforcement or military police.

OR4. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice,

security administration or related area with participation in security or law

enforcement through an internship or volunteer work such as police reserve

program5. Valid State of Michigan driver's

license. Must be eligible for coverage as a driver of DMC vehicles by the DMC's

insurance carrier.Job: Maintenance, Food Service,Housekeeping and SecurityOrganization: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's HospitalTitle: Security Officer I Contingent Days Huron-Valley Sinai HospitalLocation: MI-Commerce TownshipRequisition ID: 2005040670