Security Officer - Unarmed

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Department: Security

Location: Jackson

Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)

Shift: Afternoons

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Security Officer is responsible for vigilantly monitoring Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to safeguard persons and property against injury or loss. This position requires the incumbent to direct visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations, actively intervene to prevent and control disturbances, and maintain strict communication protocols with appropriate personnel regarding all activities, events, and incidents. The Security Officer must exercise sound judgment in summoning appropriate assistance and responding to security concerns with professionalism and accountability.

• Conduct continuous and vigilant monitoring of Henry Ford Health facilities and properties to protect persons and assets from injury or loss
• Direct and guide visitors, patients, and employees to designated locations with professionalism and clarity
• Actively intervene to prevent, control, and de-escalate disturbances in a manner consistent with organizational policies and legal requirements
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all activities, events, and security incidents
• Communicate critical information to appropriate personnel in a timely and professional manner
• Exercise sound judgment in assessing situations and summoning appropriate assistance or emergency services as required
• Maintain vigilance and situational awareness at all times while on duty
• Comply with all security protocols, procedures, and legal requirements

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.