Hospital Security & Safety Specialist

Florida Medical Clinic; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Medical Clinic in Wesley Chapel, FL is hiring a Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets. The role includes patrols, access control, incident response, and collaboration with local authorities as needed.

Shift: Wednesday 12-6p, Thursday-Saturday 6a-6p. The ideal candidate will have de-escalation training, healthcare security knowledge, and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for report writing purposes.
• Training in de-escalation, workplace violence prevention, customer service, and healthcare security practices preferred.
• No prior security experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, military, public safety, law enforcement support, corrections, or security-related environments preferred.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable under the organization’s insurance carrier requirements and standards.
• Must obtain a State of Florida Class "D" Security Officer License within 90 days of hire and maintain during employment.
• Must obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain annual renewal.
• Must obtain Basic Security Officer Certification or higher through the IAHS S (IAHSS) within 60 days of hire and maintain during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides escorts for visitors, employees, students, and authorized people upon request.
• Patrols all areas of the hospital, interior and exterior, 24 hours a day and in all weather conditions.
• Provides key assists and access support for authorized personnel, including in sensitive and restricted areas.
• Detects suspicious activity and responds appropriately to safety and security concerns.
• Reports criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and policy violations to leadership and law enforcement as appropriate.
• Investigates accident scenes, searches for and preserves evidence; interviews witnesses; writes oral and written reports; responds to varying situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Assists medical staff with enforcement of Baker Act and Marchman Act patients with approved restraints as requested by physicians.
• Works with law enforcement and correctional officers regarding patient/prisoner intake and supervision.
• Reports all safety and security hazards or violations throughout the campus.
• Responds to helicopter operations by securing the helipad and assisting flight crews with patient movement.
• Operates walk-through, handheld detectors and X-Ray machines and other security equipment.
• Maintains regular attendance and compliance with hospital policies.
• Responds to threats or acts of violence involving patients, staff, and visitors.
• Responds to emergencies including elopement, bomb threats, alarms, and hazardous materials incidents.
• Documents incidents with reports and photos.

Skills

De-escalation

Customer service

Report writing

Microsoft Word

Healthcare security practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Walk-through metal detectors

X-Ray machines

Access control systems

Job description

Florida Medical Clinic in Wesley Chapel, FL is hiring a Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets. The role includes patrols, access control, incident response, and collaboration with local authorities as needed.

Shift: Wednesday 12-6p, Thursday-Saturday 6a-6p. The ideal candidate will have de-escalation training, healthcare security knowledge, and a valid Florida driver’s license.