Security Dispatcher

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary:

Security Dispatcher is responsible for maintaining operational control of communications for DMC Police Authority. Responsible for operating various sophisticated technology equipment, monitoring life safety systems, processing and dispatching emergency & non-emergency calls, The Dispatcher is required to perform while demonstrating optimal customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

· Monitoring and respond to life safety system - fire panel alarms, CCTV systems, infant abduction systems, access control, etc.

· Knowledge of individual hospital and exterior campus.

· Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and record significant information.

· Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance.

· Use radio, phone or computer to send Police Authority Officers to respond to situations.

· Coordinate with police, fire department and other emergency response teams to ensure appropriate response is made to emergency situations.

· Understanding of police and fire response 911 notifications

· Reporting unusual active to security staff who may investigate further or take action themselves.

· Track inquiries, reports and request via manual or electronic logs.

· Provides exceptional customer service to staff, patients, visitors and physicians.

· Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties, as well as working knowledge of regulatory requirements needed for position.

· Emergency Management credentials FEMA 300, 400, 700.

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills Required:

1. Effective written and oral communication skills a must (includes using proper grammar and spelling or report writing responsibilities)

2. Effective interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the public in a professional and effective manner.

3. Ability to handle both common and crisis situations, calmly and efficiently.

4. Ability to use sound and independent judgement and critical thinking skills.

5. Strong active listening skills

6. Ability to frequently prepare written reports and provide quality customer service.

7. Must meet all physical requirements of the job. This could require an annual physical.

8. Must be able to perform duties wearing personal protective equipment (Masks, gowns, security-related equipment, etc.), as required.

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.