Fire and Safety Officer 6-7 CFP
Salary $21.01 - $29.06 Hourly
Location Saline, MI
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Job Number 3920-26-CFP-036-FILL
Department Health and Human Services - Forensic Center
Opening Date 03/18/2026
Closing Date 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
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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.
This position is responsible for safeguarding people and property at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry buildings, facilities and grounds. Duties include security, fire safety and occupational safety responsibilities in the Safety Department. Position is responsible for coordination and maintenance, in the testing and modification of the Simplex Grinnell electronic fire and safety alarm system. Employee is also responsible for environmental checks on grounds and within the facility.
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There are 2 vacancies being filled at this time.
To be considered for this position you must:
Required Education and Experience
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 Requirements and Information
This position is located at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry: 8303 Platt Road, Saline, MI 48176.
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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 records check. 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.
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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Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry? Yes No
02 Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services? Yes No
03 FRSFOFR - Do you possess a valid drivers license? Yes No
04 FRSFOFR - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school? Yes No
05 FRSFOFR - Please select your level of experience. None One to two years of experience in a security guard or public safety occupation. At least two years of experience equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer.
06 Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, need not be reported.) Please select all that apply. I have been dismissed within the last two years I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years I have been suspended without pay within the last two years I have received a written reprimand within the last two years I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
07 If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, suspended without pay within the last two years, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter N/A.
08 In accordance with state law and federal regulatory requirements, are you willing and able to submit to and pass: a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description and other health-related testing and screening such as a Tuberculosis (TB) test, at the time of offer and during the duration of employment? Yes No
09 Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested? Yes No
10 From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.) A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status None of the above
11 Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Yes No
12 Do you have knowledge and experience working with security control systems? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening. Yes No
13 If you answered yes to the above question, what security control systems have you worked with and their use?
14 Do you have experience conducting formal or informal trainings? Yes No
15 Please describe your experience conducting formal or informal trainings. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A". If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application.
16 Please select the years of experience you possess with user access management with applications. None Less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 3 to 4 years 5 or more years
17 Please describe your experience with user access management applications. If you selected "none" to the question above, write "N/A".
18 From the list below, please select the following programs you have working knowledge or experience with: SIGMA MS Word MS Excel Active Directory or another form of Directory None of the above
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Employer State of Michigan
Department Health and Human Services - Forensic Center
Address Office of Human Resources 8303 Platt Rd. Saline, Michigan, 48176