Security Officer, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Downtown is seeking a Security Officer for the Protective Services Department. This full-time daytime role runs from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with rotating weekdays and weekends to ensure safety for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include patrolling properties, responding to incidents, escorting individuals, and enforcing parking policies, with background screening as required. Requires HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years in Military, Law Enforcement, or Security Officer experience preferred.
• Driver's License required.
• Position located at Baptist Downtown; Level II Background screening may apply.

Responsibilities

• Report unusual circumstances and take corrective actions.
• Monitor for safety hazards to protect individuals.
• Provide escort services.
• Respond to unsafe situations.
• Enforce hospital parking regulations.
• Assist individuals with vehicle problems.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Security Officer Experience

Military Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

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 actions

Insuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazards

Providing escort services

Respond to unsafe situations

Enforce hospital parking regulations

Assist individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problems

1-2 years Law Enforcement Experience Preferred

1-2 years Security Officer Experience Preferred

1-2 years Military Experience Preferred

High School Diploma or GED Required

Driver's License Required

This Security Officer will be located at Baptist Downtown.

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/ (opens in new window)

Education Required

High School

Experience

• Military Experience
• Law Enforcement Experience
• Security Officer Experience

License and Certification

• Driver's License - DMV

Location

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to theannual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health rankshighest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.