Armed Security Officer, PRN, Various Shifts, Baptist South

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an Armed Security Officer for the Baptist South location. This PRN, 12-hour shift role focuses on patient and staff safety through patrols and monitoring of hospital properties, with new technologies being implemented to aid security and emergency response.

The position requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and state-licensed security credentials (Class G and Class D) obtainable within 90 days of hire; candidates should have 5+ years of law enforcement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associate or Science is preferred.
• Driver's license is required.
• Licensing: Class G and Class D security officer credentials required (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Reporting any unusual circumstances, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Insuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazards.
• Providing escort services.
• Respond to unsafe situations.
• Enforce hospital parking regulations.
• Assist individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problems.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Science Preferred

Driver's License Required

Licensed Security Officer- Class G Required (must be obtained within 90-days of hire)

Licensed Security Officer- Class D Required (must be obtained within 90-days of hire)

Job description

About Baptist Health

Recognized 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 South location. This is a PRN, Various shifts opportunity position working 12-hour shifts.

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 actions
• Insuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazards
• Providing escort services
• Respond to unsafe situations
• Enforce hospital parking regulations
• Assist individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problems

Armed Security Officer Experience Requirements

• Over 5 years Law Enforcement Experience Required

Armed Security Officer Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Associate or Science Preferred
• Driver's License Required
• Licensed Security Officer- Class G Required (must be obtained within 90-days of hire)
• Licensed Security Officer- Class D Required (must be obtained within 90-days of hire)

This Armed Security Officer will be located at Baptist South.

Primary Location: South - Main Building

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/