Security Police Officer-FT-Trinity Health Livingston

Security Police Officer

The Security Police Officer's primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and secure environment for all patients, staff, and visitors to the SJMHS-West Market.

Under supervision of the Chief of Security Police, will provide services to include security patrols, preservation of peace, assurance of safety, customer service, report writing, detection and prevention of criminal activity, and effect arrests within the parameters of security police policy, procedures, directives, as well as state and federal law.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Represents the Health System by providing assistance and guidance to all patients, staff and visitors to the SJMHS West Market Campuses.
• Patrols and monitors the internal and external activities of the grounds, parking lots, structures, and buildings to ensure compliance with health center policies, state law, and federal laws, responding to and reporting any and all violations to a command officer. Responds to any and all reports of criminal activity and effect arrests as appropriate within the parameters of security police policy / procedures, state and federal law, and Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES); utilizing the necessary force to effect arrest, using handcuffs, and other restraints in accordance with department procedures, policies and regulations.
• Responds to a variety of potential and / or real emergencies, fire and building alarms, ordinary events (patient standby / restraint), person(s) with weapons, medical emergencies, and / or any other public safety related incident.
• Exercise reasonable independent judgment within legal parameters of law to determine when there is reasonable suspicion to detain and / or search, when probable cause exists to arrest, and the appropriate application of force used to preserve life and property.
• Completes a daily activity report documenting non-routine activities for referral to the appropriate manager.
• Completes a written report involving a complaint and / or investigation of criminal activity, violation of security policy and procedure, suspicious activity, and / or any incident involving the use of force. The Security Police Officer shall utilize the appropriate documenting procedures and complete the report in its entirety.
• Completes as assigned all defibrillator and vehicle maintenance checks.
• Maintains all security police equipment in working condition. Proactively recognizes and reports to command officer any safety risks and / or hazards and when possible takes immediate action to reduce or remove the risk and / or hazard.
• Responds to complaints generated by patients, staff, and visitors including reports of lost property, suspicious activity, improper access and suspicious packages.
• Responds to general assist calls generated by patients, staff, and visitors, including locking / unlocking doors, vehicle lockouts and jumpstarts, wheelchair assists, and or any customer service-related issues.
• Reports to Grounds any parking lot gates not functioning properly. Issues citations for improper parking, handicap, and fire lane violations.
• Self-reports to a command officer any off-duty police contact, arrests, and court orders such as Injunctions, Personal Protection Orders, and legal proceedings that would prevent the Security Police Officer from owning, possessing, or carrying a firearm i.e., Domestic Violence Order, or conditional bond release. Failure to report this information will result in immediate termination.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, local laws and regulations applicable to their role, Trinity Health Standards of Conduct, the Organizational Integrity Program, Security Police policy and procedure, and any related policies and procedures pertaining to the adherence of behavior that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Required Education, Experience and Certification / Licensure

Required Skills and Abilities

Our commitment rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.