Security Officer, Baptist Downtown

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Security Officer for the Protective Services Department at Baptist Medical Center Downtown in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time, day shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) role requires patrolling hospital properties to keep patients, visitors, and employees safe.

The position involves rotating weekends and weekdays and may include new security technologies like metal detectors. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, with 1–2 years of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver's License required.
• 1–2 years law enforcement or security officer experience preferred.
• 1–2 years security officer experience preferred.
• 1–2 years military experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and monitor the Medical Center properties to ensure safety.
• Report unusual circumstances and take corrective actions.
• Provide escort services to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond to unsafe situations and emergencies.
• Enforce hospital parking regulations.
• Assist individuals with vehicle problems as needed.

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.We are looking to add a Security Officer to our Protective Services Department at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This is a full-time, day opportunity, with the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Rotating weekdays and weekends are a requirement.The Security Officer's primary function is to assure the day-to-day safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling and monitoring the medical center properties. As patient safety and experience are top priority this growing team is currently implementing new technologies such as metal detectors.As a Security Officer you will be responsible for:Reporting any unusual circumstances, and take appropriate corrective actionsInsuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazardsProviding escort servicesRespond to unsafe situationsEnforce hospital parking regulationsAssist individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problemsSecurity Officer Experience:1-2 years Law Enforcement Experience Preferred1-2 years Security Officer Experience Preferred1-2 years Military Experience PreferredSecurity Officer Education & Credential Requirements:High School Diploma or GED RequiredDriver's License RequiredThis Security Officer will be located at Baptist Downtown. If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply now!Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Primary Location:Downtown - Main Building 800 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America