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Posted: February 10, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Fire & Safety Officer 6-E7 - Caro Psychiatric Hospital

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Caro Center

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$21.01 - $29.06

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job at Caro Psychiatric Hospital involves protecting staff, patients, and visitors by patrolling the grounds, preventing fires, preparing for disasters, and handling emergencies like searching for missing patients or managing traffic.

It also includes monitoring visitors and ensuring safety in a mental health setting.

A good fit would be someone with experience in security or public safety who is reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working on-site in a hospital environment.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • One year of experience in security guard or public safety for level 6; one year at level 6 for E7
  • Possession of a valid driver's license
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including patrols, patient searches, and emergency responses
  • Experience in fire prevention, disaster preparation, and safety monitoring
  • Skills in patient physical intervention and confrontation avoidance
  • On-site work only; no remote or hybrid options

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Responsible for the safeguarding of people (staff, visitors, patients) and property at the Caro Psychiatric Hospital. Proactively participates in environmental safety management, including fire prevention programs, safety awareness, disaster preparation and response, patient physical intervention and confrontation avoidance, and monitoring. Responsible for grounds patrol, searches for missing patients, responding to emergency situations, visitor monitoring, traffic/parking management, etc.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

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

Required: Possession of a valid driver’s license.

The physical location of this position is 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723. Remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedules are not considered for this position. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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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 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.

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.

For questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference this job posting number in subject line.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5232386