Armed Security Officer, Nights, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1500

Job summary

Baptist Health Downtown is seeking an Armed Security Officer to join the Protective Services team for full-time night shifts (12-hour, 6pm–6:15am) at the Downtown campus in Jacksonville, FL. The role focuses on patient, visitor, and staff safety, patrolling, and using new security technologies like metal detectors.

Requirements include over 5 years of law enforcement experience, a high school diploma, and Class D/G licenses; IAHS S certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of law enforcement experience required.
• High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Licensed Security Officer: Class D and Class G required.
• IAHSS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report unusual circumstances and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure protection of individuals by monitoring for safety hazards.
• Provide escort services.
• Respond to unsafe situations.
• Enforce hospital parking regulations.
• Assist individuals with vehicle problems.
• Respond and take appropriate action in imminent threats to life.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree Preferred

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.*Eligible for Up to $1500 Sign-on Bonus, if hired externally.*Baptist Health is looking to add an Armed Security Officer to our Protective Services Department at our Baptist Downtown location. This is a full-time, night shift opportunity, working 12-hour shifts 6pm-6:15am.The Armed Security Officer's primary function is to assure the day-to-day safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling and monitoring the medical center properties. As patient safety and experience are top priority this growing team is currently implementing new technologies such as metal detectors.As an Armed Security Officer you will be responsible for:Reporting any unusual circumstances, and take appropriate corrective actionsInsuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazardsProviding escort servicesRespond to unsafe situationsEnforce hospital parking regulationsAssist individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problemsRespond and take appropriate action in all instances where the imminent threat of human life is occurringExperience Requirements:Over 5 years Law Enforcement Experience RequiredEducation & Credential RequirementsHigh School Diploma RequiredAssociates Degree PreferredDriver's License RequiredLicensed Security Officer- Class D requiredLicensed Security Officer- Class G requiredInternational Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification PreferredInternational Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Safety Certification PreferredInternational Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Certification PreferredThis Armed Security Officer will be located at Baptist Downtown. If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply now!Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Primary Location:Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America