Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Private Security Police- Armed - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Private Security Police- Armed

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health, a leading healthcare provider serving Macomb County and beyond. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our facilities blend suburban comfort with easy access to Detroit. As part of our Security team, you¿ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, visitors, and staff across our fast-growing healthcare network. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining a secure environment where exceptional care can thrive.

Role Overview

As a Private Security Police Officer, you¿ll safeguard Henry Ford Health facilities, protecting people and property from harm or loss. You¿ll guide visitors, patients, and employees, manage disturbances, and ensure timely communication of incidents. Your vigilance and professionalism will be key to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Monitor Henry Ford Health facilities to protect people and property from injury or loss.
• Direct visitors, patients, and employees to appropriate locations.
• Intervene to prevent and control disturbances.
• Keep relevant parties informed of activities, events, and incidents.
• Summon appropriate assistance as necessary.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Currently employed full-time as a police officer in Michigan, or a separated officer in good standing, or an out-of-state officer eligible for reciprocal licensure, or up to one year of security experience at Henry Ford Health, or five years of complex security operations experience, or four years of military experience with Honorable Discharge
• Valid, unexpired Concealed Pistol License
• Valid, unexpired Michigan operator¿s license
• Successful completion of firearms training and state minimum training certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree

What We Offer

Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with dedicated professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access ongoing learning opportunities to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that¿s shaping the future of healthcare.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), required. 
• College degree preferred. Successful completion of a psychological evaluation. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age for Security Police Officer-Armed role. 
• Currently employed full-time as a police officer within the State of Michigan; 
• -OR- A separated officer from full-time service from a police department within the State of Michigan (either retired in good standing, or resigned in good standing); 
• -OR- An out-of-state officer currently employed full-time as a police officer and who qualifies to reciprocal licensure as defined by MCOLES; 
• -OR- Up to one year of security experience in a Security Officer role at Henry Ford Health;
• -OR- Five plus (5+) years of complex security operations experience;
• -OR- Four plus (4+) years of military experience w/Honorable Discharge. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Work requires the certification under Public Act 330 within the first year of filling this position or at the first certification class offered in the tri county area.
• Valid, unexpired Concealed Pistol License. 
• Maintain a valid unexpired Michigan operator’s license.
• Successfully pass firearms training.
• Must satisfactorily complete state minimum training certification requirements and required testing. 
• Annual training and testing requirements must be maintained.