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Posted: March 3, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Fire Safety Officer 6-E7

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$21.01 - $29.06

per hour

Type

Closes

March 10, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role at a psychiatric hospital involves protecting patients, staff, and property by monitoring security cameras, controlling access, patrolling grounds, and transporting patients to appointments or court.

It also covers overall fire safety and occupational health duties around the clock.

A good fit would be someone with prior security or public safety experience who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a healthcare setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of experience in security guard or public safety for level 6; one year at level 6 equivalent for E7
  • No felony convictions that prevent possessing or carrying a firearm
  • Ability to pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug/alcohol testing
  • Valid driver's license (implied for patient transportation)
  • Physical ability to patrol grounds, buildings, and perform rounds
  • Availability for 24/7 shift work

Full Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)

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.

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    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)



    Requirements

    Education
    Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

    Experience

    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. 

    Additional Information

    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

    View the position description at:
    FSO 1st Shift
    FSO 2nd Shift

    The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.


    Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.


    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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/4/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5254182