Security Officer, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Security Officer for the Protective Services team at the Downtown Medical Center. This full-time day position runs 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with rotating weekdays and weekends, focusing on patient, visitor, and staff safety through patrols and proactive security measures.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; prior law enforcement or security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the medical center and monitor for safety hazards.
• Escort patients and staff as needed.
• Respond to unsafe situations and alarms.
• Enforce hospital parking regulations.
• Coordinate with security team on incidents.

Skills

Law Enforcement

Security Experience

Emergency Response

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

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 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

Security Officer Experience

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

Security Officer Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Driver's License Required

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