Security Officer 1, 2, and 3

University of Miami; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Security Officer to patrol campus properties and support the safety of patients, staff and visitors. Duties include monitoring alarms, responding to incidents, and documenting reports.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a Florida driver's license. The role requires effective communication, ability to walk long hours, and readiness to work in a busy health environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant security experience.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license REQUIRED.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned property and grounds to ensure safety of occupants and protect institutional property.
• Monitor and respond to security, fire and environmental alarms.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Complete reports and incident documentation with clarity and accuracy.
• Operate UM vehicles in accordance with university rules and regulations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

VALID/ACTIVE FLORIDA DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED

Security Officers – Duties

• The Security Officers patrol assigned property and grounds to ensure the safety of building occupants and safeguard institutional property.
• Additionally, the Security Officers provides assistance to individuals that are on University grounds in the event of an emergency.
• Patrols hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to prevent, investigate and document arson, theft, vandalism and any other criminal activity.
• Monitors and responds to security, fire and environmental alarms.
• Assist in follow-up as necessary.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance and disasters.
• Investigates unusual incidents reported by UM staff, visitors, physicians and patients.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Normal duties require extensive walking, standing, and/or running.
• Responds to and resolve problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
• Handles disruptive individuals with good verbal intervention techniques.
• Combative individuals may require physical intervention.
• Completes reports and incident documentation as necessary.
• Reports must be easy to read and accurate.
• Controls evidence, valuables, and lost/found items as necessary.
• Operates UM vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University of Miami.
• Works in an independent atmosphere with minimal supervision and high public contact.

Minimum Qualifications – Security Officer 1

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license REQUIRED
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle REQUIRED

Minimum Qualifications – Security Officer 2

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 3 year of relevant experience
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license REQUIRED
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle REQUIRED

Minimum Qualifications – Security Officer 3

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 10 years of Law-Enforcement or Military Police experience
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license REQUIRED
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle REQUIRED

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission
• and more

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.