Posting number: 3945-27-SMPH-FSO 6-E7
Department: MDHHS-Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (Adults)
Job classification: Fire and Safety Officer 6-7
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building & Safety, Safety, Security
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Employee is responsible for safeguarding people and property at the Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) buildings, facilities and grounds. Duties include operating central communication, monitor & maintain front lobby, monitoring the and security cameras, patient ground movement, and visitor monitoring. Transportation of patients to court, medical appointments and other facilities. Patrol the grounds/parking areas and building rounds including the activity bldg. Overall fire safety and occupational safety responsibilities for a 24- hour, 7 day a week department.
The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Fire and Safety Officer 6
One year of experience in a security guard or public safety occupation.
Fire and Safety Officer E7
One year of experience equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer 6.
Absence of a criminal record of felony convictions which would prohibit the applicant from receiving, possessing, and carrying a firearm.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
See individual position descriptions for other requirements.
View the Job Specification at: Fire and Safety Officer 6-8
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
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Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
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