ARMED SECURITY

SPEROS; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 56,305,000 - 85,790,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is seeking an Armed Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting.

The role requires vigilance, strong judgment, and the ability to handle diverse security tasks, including screening, access control, and emergency response while upholding patient privacy rules (HIPAA).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Florida armed security license within 90 days of hire.
• Florida Class D firearms license within 90 days of hire and Class G firearms license within 90 days of hire.
• IAHSS Basic Certification preferred.
• CPR and self-defense certifications within 12 months of hire.
• Must pass firearms qualification and psychological screening.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies promptly and calmly.
• Perform regular security patrols and monitor surveillance systems.
• Investigate incidents and uphold safety standards.
• Assist with medical aid calls and patient privacy compliance (HIPAA).
• Support screening, access control, and visitor assistance processes.
• Operate security equipment such as firearms, tasers, and handcuffs while ensuring safety.

Skills

Emergency response

HIPAA knowledge

Security equipment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CCTV/Surveillance systems

Access control systems

Job description

## ARMED SECURITYApply: Onsite: Magnolia Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-4138### Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.### As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.**Summary**The Armed Security Officer plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, visitors, and guests. This position is responsible for responding promptly and effectively to emergency situations, including active threats and alarm activations, while enforcing institutional policies such as the weapons-free campus. The officer conducts regular security patrols, monitors surveillance systems, and investigates incidents to uphold safety standards. Additionally, the role involves assisting with calls for medical aid, managing sensitive situations like employee terminations and prisoner security, and providing exceptional customer service by supporting screening processes, access control, and visitor assistance. This position demands vigilance, sound judgment, and the ability to manage diverse security-related tasks with professionalism and care.**Job Title:** Armed Security **Minimum Education Level:** High School Diploma/GED **Minimum Field of Study:** **Minimum Education Notes:** **Preferred Education Level:** Bachelor's Degree **Preferred Field of Study:** Criminal Justice or related field **Preferred Education Notes:** **Licensure Certification Needed:** Yes **Minimum Licensure:** Driver's License (DL)Other (If other, please enter details in section to the right)Other (If other, please enter details in section to the right)Other (If other, please enter details in section to the right) **Minimum Licensure (Other):** (Must obtain Florida license within six (6) months of hire)Florida Class \"D\" Security Officer License (must obtain within 90 days of hire)Florida Class \"G\" Firearm License (must obtain within 90 days of hire)IAHSS Basic Certification **Training Required:** \\*\\*CPR certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. Certification will be tracked by the business.\\*\\*Self-defense certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. Certification will be tracked by the business.\\*\\*\\*\\*Axon/Taser certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire. Certification will be tracked by the business.\\*\\*Strong observational and problem-solving skills.Ability to respond to emergencies in a calm and effective manner.Ability to display proficiency with security equipment including firearm, taser and handcuffs.Ability to use security technology systems including cameras, weapon detection, alarms, and access control.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Knowledge of healthcare security procedures and patient privacy regulations (HIPAA).Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws governing security officers and the use of force including firearms.Must be able to meet physical requirement associated with required training for certifications fitness assessment as required by the employer.Must be able to pass a psychological screening as required by employer.Must be able to pass an armed security officer assessment panel as required by employer.Must be able to pass firearms qualification course as required by employer. **Preferred Licensure:** Other (If other, please enter details in section to the right) **Preferred Licensure (Other):** Stop the Bleed Certification**Salary Range**$19.65 - $29.94*Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.* *We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.*