Security Officer

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Variable (United States of America) Security Officer to provide 24-hour coverage of hospital premises, parking, and transportation safety.

You will observe and report hazards, assist patients, staff and visitors, conduct rounds, monitor behavior, and participate in emergency response. The role requires a high school diploma and Florida Class-D license; healthcare or security/military experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• State of Florida security officer license Class-D required.
• Previous law enforcement or military experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience or security/military background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24 hour coverage to hospital patients, employees, and visitors.
• Observe and report safety hazards and assist staff as needed.
• Make rounds of lobby, elevators, exits, hallways, parking lots and more.
• Escort employees and visitors to vehicles and off-site locations when required.
• Coordinate with administration on call and security supervisors.
• Carry out duties to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent worker

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

State of Florida security officer license Class-D

Job description

Variable (United States of America) Security Officer

This individual performs the function of security, carrying out 24 hour coverage of the hospital premises. Responsible for all parking related services and transportation. Observes and reports safety and security hazards on the hospital premises and assists hospital personnel, visitors and patients whenever needed.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• State of Florida security officer license Class-D.
• Previous Law Enforcement or military experience preferred.
• Prior experience in health care and/or experience in law enforcement/military.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor under highly stressful circumstances.
• Act independently and give direction as well as receive direction from others.
• Computer skills.
• Achieve departmental and hospital goals in providing a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
• Provide 24 hour coverage to hospital patients, employees, and visitors. Including HPC, HHPO, HBS, AMC and other/all off site locations.
• Provide 24 hour assistance as required by administration on call, house managers, department managers, clinical staff and security supervisor’s.
• Make rounds of entire facility lobbies, elevators, exits, hallways, attic, stairwell, parking lots, etc.
• Take proactive measures to prevent theft and incidents.
• Monitor behavior of employees, visitors, and patients to assure safety.
• Member of first responder’s team.
• Maintain training in fire response, disasters, bomb threats, and hazardous materials spills etc.
• Assist with patient restraining and escorting to Psych. Department.
• Escort employees and visitors to vehicles and off site facility locations upon request.
• Transport medical supplies and or staff as requested.
• Investigate incidents, thefts, injuries, and emergency call’s and submits documentation of shift activities to shift supervisors.
• Knowledgeable of law, prosecution liabilities, and safety risks.
• Responsible for driving shuttle bus service for staff and EVAC ambulance service for trauma response on campus.
• Acts independently often making judgments or specific interpretations of hospital and department policies, procedures, and methods relating to safety & security matters.
• Carry out other related duties as they arise and are assigned.
• Participates in the enforcement of hospital policies including the parking policy and tobacco free policy.

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

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Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.