Public Safety Officer, ALG Security, Part-time Days in Allegan , Michigan at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a Public Safety Officer for Beacon Allegan in Allegan, MI.

Type: Part-Time/FTE 0.60 (24 hrs/wk)
Shift: Days
Shift Details: 11pm to 7am variable days

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna

• Life Insurance

• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Shift Differentials

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Local and National Discounts

• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Allegan

Beacon Allegan includes 25 staffed beds and delivers specialty and 24/7 emergency care. Services at the hospital include primary care, orthopedics, cancer, general surgery, radiology, pulmonology, dermatology, vascular, neurology, cardiac rehab and audiology. We also offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center and a wound and hyperbaric center.

 

What You’ll Do

A Public Safety Officer reports to the Director and is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and effective environment of care throughout the hospital. Generally assigned to the Emergency Trauma Center (ETC), you will protect patients, visitors, employees, hospital property, and facilities from hazardous conditions, physical harm, trespassing, vandalism, sabotage, fire, theft, workplace violence, and other threats. You will monitor hospital operations, responds to emergencies, enforces security procedures, conducts investigations, and assists staff, patients, and visitors while maintaining a visible and professional security presence. This position may require the officer to be armed while on duty and maintain firearms proficiency in accordance with department standards.

Public Safety Officer Job Responsibilities:

• • Monitor activities of patients, visitors, staff, and others to maintain a safe and secure environment.
  • Inspect equipment, doors, windows, gates, restricted areas, offices, hallways, and stairwells to ensure proper security and access control.
  • Respond to emergencies including fires, disturbances, accidents, criminal activity, disasters, bomb threats, workplace violence incidents, active shooters, and behavioral health emergencies.
  • Respond to duress alarms, building alarms, door alarms, parking lot call boxes, and behavioral health requests for assistance.
  • Utilize de-escalation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed communication techniques when interacting with disruptive, combative, emotionally distressed, or potentially violent individuals.
  • Use force only in accordance with hospital policy, applicable laws, and department training standards.
  • Initiate emergency response and coordinate with law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other emergency agencies as necessary.
  • Restrict access to visitors and staff in accordance with hospital policy and regulate parking in surface lots and parking garages.
  • Conduct screening at designated entrances and address prohibited weapons per policy.
  • Operate CCTV systems, access control, alarm monitoring, radios, and electronic incident reporting systems.
  • Conduct investigations, prepare reports, maintain daily activity logs, and preserve evidence per procedures and chain of custody.
  • Initiate and coordinate ETC lockdown procedures with clinical staff during violent or high-risk incidents.
  • Summon external law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
  • Intervene to prevent or control disturbances involving patients, visitors, or employees.
  • Provide escort services throughout campus.
  • Assist clinical staff with behavioral health, substance abuse, suicidal, or high-risk patient situations requiring security intervention.
  • Enforce parking rules.
  • Maintain assigned firearms, security equipment, and departmental property per policy and safety requirements.
  • Maintain ongoing firearms proficiency and complete annual qualification requirements.
  • Testify in hearings and legal proceedings regarding incidents on hospital property when required.
  • Complete additional job-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Hospital Safety Responsibilities

• • Report safety hazards, unsafe conditions, workplace violence concerns, and security risks.
  • Secure offices, rooms, hallways, stairwells, and other unsecured areas.
  • Use safety and emergency equipment to control or mitigate incidents.
  • Participate in emergency preparedness, disaster drills, lockdown procedures, and Incident Command operations.
  • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with hospital safety policies, HIPAA, patient rights, regulatory standards, and emergency response procedures.
  • Participate in drills, training, evaluations, and activities supporting the Security Management Plan.
  • Complete mandatory in-services, annual competencies, defensive tactics, de-escalation training, and required certification programs.

Organizational Responsibilities

• • Attend and participate in department meetings and remain accountable for information shared.
  • Complete mandatory education, annual competencies, department-specific training, and employee health requirements within established timeframes.
  • Maintain required licenses, certifications, and registrations in good standing.
  • Use universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic.
  • Adhere to organizational policies, department procedures, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Be available to work overtime, alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins as required.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in hospital security, public safety, law enforcement, military, emergency response, or a related security or customer service field. Coursework or training in criminal justice, healthcare security, behavioral health response, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, or emergency response is preferred. The ability to communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and safely respond to stressful, traumatic, or potentially dangerous situations is essential.

Required Qualifications

• • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1-3 years of hospital security, public safety, law enforcement, military, emergency response, or related security/customer service experience preferred.
  • Coursework or training in criminal justice, healthcare security, behavioral health response, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, or emergency response preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• • Valid driver’s license.
  • Current Indiana handgun carry license or current employment as a law enforcement officer required for armed assignments.
  • Successful firearms safety training and annual handgun proficiency qualifications required.
  • Current or obtainable BCLS/CPR certification and other certifications required by the department or position.
  • Department-approved de-escalation, crisis intervention, defensive tactics, and workplace violence prevention training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of surveillance, access control, alarms, incident response, and laws related to investigations, detention, search and seizure, and citizens’ rights.
• Knowledge of de-escalation, workplace violence prevention, crisis intervention, and behavioral health response.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete accurate reports and documentation using computer and security software.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and emotional control in stressful, traumatic, or dangerous situations.
• Ability to safely perform defensive tactics, physical intervention, and patient restraint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to weather conditions including rain, sleet, snow, heat, and cold.
• Exposure to dangerous situations including active shooters, assaultive individuals, workplace violence, and extreme weather.
• Overtime, weekends, holidays, alternate shifts, mandated shifts, and emergency call-ins as required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and patrol hospital facilities and grounds, including outdoors during inclement weather.
• Ability to climb up to 12 flights of stairs while carrying emergency equipment.
• Ability to physically restrain individuals using approved techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical stamina and mobility necessary to perform all essential job functions.

The Beacon Way

Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.