Armed Security Officer, Nights, Silverleaf FSED

Baptist Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an Armed Security Officer for the Silverleaf location in Saint Augustine, FL. The role focuses on protecting patients, visitors, and staff through patrols, monitoring, and incident response on 12-hour night shifts (6pm–6:15am).

Candidates should have 5+ years of law enforcement experience, a High School Diploma, and valid security licenses. This full-time position supports a faith-based, not-for-profit health system with strong patient safety priorities.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of law enforcement experience required.
• High School Diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Active security certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor Baptist Silverleaf properties to ensure safety.
• Provide escort services for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond to unsafe situations and take corrective actions.
• Enforce hospital parking regulations and assist with vehicle issues.
• Report incidents and communicate with security leadership.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Security Procedures

Emergency Response

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.Baptist Health is looking to add an Armed Security Officer to our Protective Services Department at our Baptist Silverleaf 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 SIlverleaf. 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:Silverleaf - MOB Building B 8595 St Johns Parkway 8595 St Johns Parkway St. Augustine, FL 32092 United States of America