Frontline Hospital Security Officer I

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Security Officer 1 to patrol and secure hospital premises, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies with professionalism. The role requires maintaining licenses and certifications, with emphasis on de-escalation and accurate incident reporting.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of security experience, preferably in a hospital setting. On-site position with strong teamwork and patient safety focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must maintain Florida Security license (Class D) and de-escalation certs within 6–12 months.
• One year of security or law enforcement exp preferred, hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce hospital policies with professionalism and respect.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and code responses within two minutes.
• Monitor premises for safety, report hazards and manage access control.
• Document detailed incident reports with timelines.
• Use de-escalation techniques to resolve confrontations.
• Assist with crowd control and patient/visitor assistance as needed.

Skills

Patrolling

Access control

Emergency response

De-escalation

Incident reporting

Customer service

Observational skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Security software

Radio/telephony systems

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Security Officer 1 to patrol and secure hospital premises, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies with professionalism. The role requires maintaining licenses and certifications, with emphasis on de-escalation and accurate incident reporting.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of security experience, preferably in a hospital setting. On-site position with strong teamwork and patient safety focus.