Officer Security | Full-Time | 6:00AM -2:30PM

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

Overview

Make a difference in your community with a CAREER in security at UF Health.

• Join the growing team at the top hospital system in Florida


• Become a valued professional with a mission to keep our hospital safe


• Competitive pay, with opportunities for advancement


• Health and Dental Benefits start on day one


• PTO starts accruing on day one


• 401k, with matching


• Paid training


• Steady schedule in a secure environment

Protect the health of our community while building your future with UF Health.

Responsible for enforcement, assistance, direction and follow up security service utilizing tact, diplomacy and concern for customers and staff. Responsible and accountable for ensuring service excellence for all internal and external customers and staff. Patrol and maintain order and safe working conditions throughout all assigned buildings and grounds.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education:

• AA/AS degree or college courses in criminal justice, law enforcement or related field.

Necessary Skills:

• Ability to reason and make decisions independently without direct supervision under a variety of conditions.


• Maintain a visually attractive appearance in personal hygiene and uniform.


• Take the initiative to reach out and assist the visitor, patient, etc. with genuine interest in their needs.


• Present a positive attitude in performing assignments and providing assistants.


• Use a considerate and comforting tone when assisting distraught customer, visitors and patients.


• Ability to diffuse and control situations involving anger, confusion and threatening conditions.


• Ability to remain calm and in control during verbal and physical threats from customers and others.


• Present a professional and helpful attitude while on the telephone.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Valid Florida or Georgia Driver's license with clean record, or violations not exceeding maximum points as provided in hospital policy.

Required Experience:

• 1-2 years security, law enforcement, or military experience. Preferred Experience: Three to five (3-5) years security in a hospital environment.