Healthcare Security Specialist — Growth & Day-1 Benefits

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day one

PTO starts day one

401k with matching

Paid training

Steady schedule

Competitive pay with advancement

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Security Officer in Jacksonville, FL to protect patients, visitors and staff. You will patrol facilities, enforce policies with tact, and respond to incidents while maintaining a calm, professional presence.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in security or law enforcement and a clean driver’s license; training is provided and advancement opportunities exist within a trusted hospital system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in security, law enforcement, or military; hospital experience preferred.
• Valid Florida or Georgia driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and provide assistance, direction, and follow-up security service.
• Patrol and maintain order and safe working conditions across assigned buildings and grounds.
• Deliver service excellence to internal and external customers and staff.

Skills

Independent decision making

Customer service

De-escalation

Communication

Uniform appearance

Threat assessment

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AA/AS in criminal justice or related field

Job description

UF Health seeks a Security Officer in Jacksonville, FL to protect patients, visitors and staff. You will patrol facilities, enforce policies with tact, and respond to incidents while maintaining a calm, professional presence.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in security or law enforcement and a clean driver’s license; training is provided and advancement opportunities exist within a trusted hospital system.