The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) is hiring a Michigan Medicine Security K9 Officer to join their department in Ann Arbor. Michigan Medicine Security is a full-service, 24-hour public safety department that works to meet the needs of the Michigan Medicine community. Widely acknowledged as a healthcare security leader in patient and family-centered care, their officers and support staff are highly trained healthcare security professionals equipped to serve all community members. They manage all security operations at Michigan Medicine and offer an integrated approach to safety and security.
Michigan Medicine Security K9 Officer Position Opening
DPSS leads all public safety functions within the university, including police, security, and emergency management, and offers an integrated approach to safety and security, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. DPSS combines Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint operations to provide students, visitors, faculty, and staff with a safe and secure environment. Through our partnerships across the university and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, we use a blended service model to meet the needs of our community and exceed expectations.
We employ those who actively embrace and uphold our values of respecting differences, promoting equitable practices, and fostering intentional inclusion. This means creating an environment where everyone in our community feels valued, welcomed, and safe. We prize proactive engagement with our community and provide compassionate and professional service to enhance the quality of life for all.
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters regarding wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
The salary range for a new, probationary Michigan Medicine Security K9 Officer is $43,409.60 – $44,277.79. Those who have completed a one-year probationary period are $46,238.40 – $53,747.20 and can be found in the POAM bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities
The hired Police Officer will complete the following responsibilities:
- 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.
- Working with medical staff, 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, monitor fire, infant protection, security, and access control alarm systems, and 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 assistance, 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
- 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
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that’s the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this outstanding institution. It’s adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
How to Apply for the Michigan Medicine Security K9 Officer
To apply for the University of Michigan Police Officer, visit the website. The application deadline for this position is Thursday, October 24, 2024. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Please attach a cover letter to the first page of your resume addressing your specific interest in the position and DPSS. Outline the skills directly relevant to this role. If selected to move forward in the process, Spark Hire (video interview vendor) may contact you via e-mail and ask you to submit a video presentation answering pre-screening questions at no cost to you. **You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, psychological evaluation, and physical and drug screening.** Job openings are posted for at least seven calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period. If you have any questions or concerns about the application process or the police officer position in general, contact Sirena Crawford by phone at (734) 763-8990 or sirenac@umich.edu. The department is located at 1239 Kipke Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. All Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) members are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you must report Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter. Departments are a seven (7) day per week, twenty-four (24) hour per day operation. Work schedules may include nights, weekends, afternoons, holidays, and occasional unanticipated overtime. This is a uniformed position following the DPSS uniformed dress code. There will be stationary and mobile patrol responsibilities within an 8-hour (minimum) shift. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Additional Information
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