University of Michigan
MICHIGAN MEDICINE SECURITY K9 OFFICER
Position Title: MICHIGAN MEDICINE SECURITY K9 OFFICER
Concentration: Law Enforcement
Level of Entry: Intermediate
Hiring Agency
Agency: University of Michigan
Address: 1239 Kipke Drive
City: Ann Arbor
State: MI Zipcode: 48109
Contact: Sirena Crawford
Phone: 734-763-8990
Email Address: sirenac@umich.edu
Descriptive Tasks/Responsibilities for Position
You will:
- Ensure public safety, protect our assets and act as the primary liaison with state and local police, fire and security agencies; act calmly in emergency situations and use emergency equipment.
- Work with medical staff to de-escalate potentially violent and non-violent situations; help maneuver persons who may be combative, intoxicated or unconscious; restrain individuals as needed.
- Patrol the medical center and off-site health system buildings and monitor fire, infant protection, security, and access control alarm systems; detect safety hazards and criminal elements.
- Use your customer service skills and inclusive mindset to respectfully communicate and work with all community members.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- Prepare incident and security reports.
- Ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs as part of the routine patrol.
- Provide services such as: escorts, wayfinding, unlocks, motorist assists, well-being checks, fund transports, property control, and traffic and crowd control.
- Move equipment such as barricades and fire extinguishers.
- Maintain compliance with all Michigan Medicine and DPSS policies to work in tandem with a canine partner to protect hospital property, employees, patients, and visitors.
- Utilize the canine to perform explosives detection sweeps of Michigan Medicine-owned or controlled properties and other University of Michigan properties when authorized by MMS leadership.
- Abide by infection control policies to schedule and oversee animal-assisted therapeutic interactions with patients.
- Participate with the canine in promotional and educational demonstrations as authorized by MMS leadership.
- Manage friendly interactions between the canine and the hospital community, demonstrating compassion and customer service while performing security functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school or GED equivalent
1+ years of security, fire, military, customer service, or emergency management experience
Willing to be trained and meet criteria as a K9 handler
Prior experience as a first responder
Experience with the enforcement of fire, safety and security practices
Skill set in handling emergency situations and using associated equipment
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and basic keyboarding
A valid driver's license and a driving record with less than 6 points
Willingness to be flexible with schedule changes with little notice
Application Period
Application Period Begins: 07/23/2024
Application Period Ends: 10/23/2024
Number of Positions to be Filled: 1
Yearly Salary
$43,409.60 to $53,747.20
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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