ARMED SECURITY OFFICER

Job Opening ID

254400

Working Title

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER

Job Title

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Hhc Security Service

Department

DPSS MI MEDICINE SECURITY SERV

Posting Begin/End Date

12/04/2024 - 12/22/2024

Salary

$52,228.80 - $62,316.80

Career Interest

Security/Police (POAM/COAM Union)

Job Summary

conducts all police and security operations at the university (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint) and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. DPSS offers an integrated approach to safety and security, partnering across the university and helping everyone in the U-M community take charge of their safety.

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 crucial in ensuring the safety and security of the University of Michigan's facilities. You will be primarily at Michigan Medicine, located at 1500 E. Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, but may be deployed for similar assignments throughout the University of Michigan campus. This position involves monitoring and operating weapons detection systems, including safeguarding the employees, visitors, and guests. This position will have arrest authority through PA330, while on property and in full uniform.

What You'll Do

• Conduct thorough security screening of individuals, vehicles, packages, and other items using electronic and physical methods as required
• Operate weapons detection systems and various electronic security devices to ensure thorough screening processes
• Assist visitors by providing answers to inquiries and offering clear directions within the facility while prioritizing security measures
• Keep a meticulous daily activity log documenting incidents and promptly prepare detailed incident reports
• Confiscate illegal weapons discovered during duty, ensuring the safety of the medical facilities
• Temporarily confiscate and store items that could be used as a weapon per policy
• Respond to immediate threats without delay
• Prevent unauthorized access to assigned facilities
• Undertake other duties as assigned related to visitor management

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 world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

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 (including parental leave)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance including "Other Qualified Adult" coverage
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Support

Required Qualifications*

• High school or GED equivalent
• Five years of armed governmental service or armed security experience, the ability to pass an MCOLES PA 330 (3-week academy) and 80 hours of comprehensive firearms training to
  include MILO (scenario-based training)
• Prior experience with conflict resolution, de-escalation, and active engagement with the public
• Demonstrated commitment to public safety, excellent communication and organizational skills
• Prior experience making decisions and acting quickly in stressful situations
• Ability to exercise independent, sound judgment and remain calm in emergencies
• Proficient in public and interpersonal relations
• Willingness to undergo training on relevant software and techniques, quarterly firearms training, Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), or comparable active attacker training after hire

**You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation, psychological exam, physical and drug screening**

Additional Information

All members of DPSS are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report any that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Police Officers Association of Michigan union, which contains and settles all matters with concerning wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Salary : $52,229 - $62,317