Security Officer 1-Palm Beach Gardens

University of Miami; Avenue (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Safety is seeking a full-time Security Officer 1 to patrol our Palm Beach Gardens location and safeguard occupants and property. As a Security Officer 1, you will monitor premises, verify identities, report incidents, control access, and assist during emergencies, with responsibility for documenting activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of related experience, and relevant certifications as

Qualifications

• Learning agility to adapt to new procedures, technologies, and priorities.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Technical proficiency with office software and relevant computer applications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Notifies local police department when backup is necessary.
• Inspects building, equipment, and access points.
• Permits entry of allowed personnel after verifying identity.
• Informs violators of policy and procedures and restrains trespassers.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Checks surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Submits reports of surveillance activity and unusual occurrences.
• Secures all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
• Investigates people for suspicious activity or possessions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience

Job description

Core Job Summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Safety has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Security Officer 1 to work at our Palm Beach Gardens location.

The Security Officer 1 patrols assigned property and grounds to ensure the safety of building occupants and safeguard institutional property. Additionally, the Security Officer 1 provides assistance to individuals that are on University grounds in the event of an emergency.

Core Responsibilities

• Notifies local police department when backup is necessary.
• Inspects building, equipment, and access points.
• Permits entry of allowed personnel after verifying identity.
• Informs violators of policy and procedures and restrains trespassers.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Checks surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Submits reports of surveillance activity and unusual occurrences.
• Secures all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
• Investigates people for suspicious activity or possessions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

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.

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

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.