Security Officer - Full Time First / Second Shift

Safety & Security Officer

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

As a Safety & Security Officer at Pine Rest, you'll be part of a tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. You'll be responsible for maintaining the overall security and safety of the facility, including the protection of patients, employees, and hospital property. This role involves performing a variety of moderately complex tasks across different settings such as Technical Services, Contact Center, Security, and Logistics. The Security and Safety Specialist enforces hospital safety and security policies, performs required rounds, responds to emergencies, and ensures a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and visitors. This position requires excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization, and the ability to function independently and as a leader when necessary.

Our Safety & Security Officers are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensure the security and safety of the facility, protecting patients, employees, and property.
• Perform surveillance and scheduled rounding, reporting any incidents.
• Enforce safety and security policies, respond to emergencies, and complete contraband checks.
• Create a positive, customer-friendly environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in safety programs, identify risks, and promote patient and environmental safety.
• Respond to Code calls and provide safe transport for patients or staff as needed.
• Crisis response leadership including standard communication protocols internally and externally.
• Liaison with Kent County Sheriff Department and all other law enforcement.
• Maintain records, enter data, and generate reports using computer systems.
• Use resources responsibly and provide input on procedural efficiency.
• Serve involuntary paperwork accurately and maintain direct patient contact within the scope of the position.
• Model the organization's mission and values, providing comprehensive support to patients.
• Train new employees, participate in meetings, and serve on committees, as required.
• Maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in required programs including drills.
• Provide backup for switchboard emergency procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Does the Role Require?

Benefits :

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

NOTICE : Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.