Security Officer
Company: Beaumont Hospitals
Location: Taylor
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
General Summary: 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 Beaumont
Health (BH), to include safety of all employees, visitors and
patients. This position may require Armed Security Officers to
obtain Public Act 330 certification and will have the ability to
arrest for misdemeanors offenses and will be required to complete
the Michigan State Police PA330 certification requirements.
Essential Duties: * 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 provides
assistance to patient, 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 Beaumont Health policy.
* May provide CPR/ first aid in the event of a medical emergency on
the grounds or in common areas until trained medical staff can
arrive from the Emergency Department (acute care) or Local Fire
Department (ambulatory) as per EMTALA law.
* Assist Emergency Department staff with Hazmat/ Decontamination
procedures to include donning and doffing of PAPR's/ Tyvek suits as
well as providing security and keeping order in the decontamination
area.
* Reports and responds to incidents of fire and/or safety hazards.
Inspects firefighting apparatus, extinguishers; provides assistance
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
Beaumont 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. Standard Qualifications * High School
Diploma or GED required. Completion of an Associate Degree in
Criminal Justice or graduation from a state regulated Police
Academy is highly desired.
* Requires a 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. May consider
other experience related to crowd control and security. Requires
the ability to take charge and direct others in emergencies or
other dangerous incidents.
* Must possess a valid unrestricted Michigan Operators License and
be insurable under the Hospital liability insurance guidelines.
* 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. Other Qualifications: * Within 90 days of
hire, successfully complete certification and maintain continued
competency in: Defensive Tactics (non-patient use of force, use of
handcuffs, chemical agent spray, and pressure point control
techniques), Proactive Nonviolent Verbal De-escalation, BLS (CPR,
AED, and first aid), Hazmat/ Decontamination, and Patient Physical
Management/ Restraint.
* At sites where PA 330 is required, the candidate will need to
successfully complete certification and maintain continued
competency in all Michigan PA 330 requirements.
Keywords: Beaumont Hospitals, Taylor , Security Officer, Other , Taylor, Michigan
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