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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the security function at assigned Henry

Ford Health locations. Coordinates and directs activities of all department personnel

engaged in providing a safe and secure hospital environment. Responsible for the

development and maintenance of the department budget, policies, procedures, and

goals. Serves as a technical resource to staff members and a liaison to outside law

enforcement/security, safety, and public service agencies.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, direct and coordinate the operations and personnel activities of Security

Services to ensure hospital-wide safety and security for employees, patients, and

visitors.

2. Develops short/long range department plans. Administers policies and procedures

that are consistent with Henry Ford Health security philosophy, as well as

recognized standards in the hospital security profession. Ensures compliance with

local, state, and federal statutes and accrediting agency regulations.

3. Maintain highly effective communication and partnership with all department

managers, patients, visitors, and physicians concerning various security risks.

4. Maintains and demonstrates expertise in the field by identifying, communicating, and

providing education related to security risks that could impact the organization.

5. Oversees maintenance and updating of various records, databases, and systems to

ensure accurate and complete data is recorded. Periodically audits information and

report variances and makes changes when necessary. Prepares or oversees

preparation of a variety of reoccurring special reports, statistical analyses, and the

like.

6. Develops, and upon approval, implements and administers the department budget.

Monitors adherence to budget and initiates corrective action, as necessary.

7. Administers crisis resolution. Serves as an active member of Hospital Safety and

Disaster committees, and other committees as appointed.

8. Frequently called upon to handle emergencies needed to maintain a safe

environment for all HFWH customers and staff.

9. Oversees work schedules for security personnel to maintain efficient department

operations and uninterrupted services to designated Henry Ford Health properties.

10.Monitors supervisor and officer morale and attempts to resolve problem situations.

11.Evaluates and counsels shift leadership personnel on their job performance and

assesses each according to departmental and Henry Ford Health standards.

12.Ensure quality of work within the department. Develop and implement methods and

procedures for the improvement of efficiency and effectiveness.

13.Interviews, hires, and assists with establishing performance standards for effective

employee evaluation, and counsels subordinates on professional development.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate’s Degree in Security Administration, Criminal Justice, or related fields.

• Five to seven (5-7) years of progressively more responsible experience in security

operations, including a minimum of 3-5 years security supervisor experience.

• Seven to ten (7-10) years preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Must qualify for any state required licensing.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

+ Department: Security 001

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.