Security Officer, Baptist Downtown

BHS; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Downtown Jacksonville is seeking a Security Officer to join the Protective Services Department.

This full-time day shift runs 6:00 AM–6:15 PM with rotating weekdays and weekends, and duties include patrolling, monitoring, escorting, and responding to incidents.

The role supports patient safety and experience, with new technologies such as metal detectors, and requires a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and background screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Associate of Science Preferred.
• IAHSS Advanced Certification Preferred Or IAHSS Safety Certification Preferred Or IAHSS Basic Certification Preferred.
• Driver’s License Required.

Responsibilities

• Reporting unusual circumstances and taking 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.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Security Officer Experience

Military Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate of Science

IAHSS Advanced Certification

IAHSS Safety Certification

IAHSS Basic Certification

Driver’s License

Job description

About Baptist Health

Recognized 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 shift opportunity, with the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:15 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

Security Officer Experience:

• 1-2 years Law Enforcement Experience
• 1-2 years Law Enforcement Experience Preferred
• 1-2 years Security Officer Experience Preferred
• 1-2 years Military Experience Preferred
• 1-2 years Security Officer Experience
• 1-2 years Military Experience

Education &CredentialRequirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate of Science Preferred
• International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Certification Preferred Or International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Safety Certification Preferred Or International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification Preferred
• 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/

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building