Security Officer 2 (H)

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a full-time Security Officer 2 to patrol assigned property and grounds, ensuring the safety of building occupants and safeguarding university property. The role also involves assisting individuals on campus during emergencies.

Responsibilities include monitoring alarms, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a secure environment across hospital and campus facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience/certification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant security experience required.
• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospitals, buildings, grounds to prevent and document crimes.
• Monitor and respond to security, fire, and environmental alarms.
• Assist in follow-up actions as necessary.
• Respond to emergency calls and disasters.
• Investigate unusual incidents reported by staff, visitors, physicians, and patients.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Handle disruptive individuals with appropriate verbal interventions.
• Assist with traffic control as necessary.
• Complete incident reports and documentation.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Core Job Summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Safety has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Security Officer 2.Core Job Summary: The Security Officer 2 patrols assigned property and grounds to ensure the safety of building occupants and safeguard institutional property. Additionally, the Security Officer 2 provides assistance to individuals that are on University grounds in the event of an emergency.

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assists 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
• Maintains a safe and secure environment.
• Responds to and resolves problems, disputes, and unusual circumstances as necessary.
• Handles disruptive individuals with good verbal intervention techniques.
• Assists with traffic control as necessary.
• Completes reports and incident documentation as necessary.
• Controls evidence, valuables, and lost/found items as necessary.
• Operates UM vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University of Miami.
• Completes all mandatory training programs.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or licens
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 timeEmployee Type:Staff