Security Officer - Part Time 2:30PM-8:00PM

Orlando Health, Inc.; Sebastian (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

All-inclusive benefits starting day 1

Top Place to Work in Healthcare

Job summary

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital, Sebastian, FL, is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect patients, staff, and visitors. You will patrol the hospital, manage access points, and respond to incidents while supporting safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration with medical staff, handling emergencies, and maintaining security equipment competency. A Florida license and CPI/IAHSS certifications are required or pursued promptly.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for report writing purposes.
• Training in de-escalation, workplace violence prevention, customer service, and healthcare security practices preferred.
• No prior security experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, military, public safety, law enforcement support, corrections, or security-related environments preferred.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable under the organization’s insurance carrier requirements and standards.
• Must obtain a State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License within 90 days of hire and maintain during employment.
• Must obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain annual renewal.
• Must obtain Basic Security Officer Certification or higher through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 60 days of hire and maintain during employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides escorts for visitors, employees, students, and authorized people upon request.
• Patrols all areas of the hospital, both interior and exterior, 24 hours a day and in all weather conditions, as assigned.
• Provides key assists and access support for authorized personnel, including in sensitive and restricted areas.
• Detects suspicious activity and responds appropriately to safety and security concerns.
• Reports criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and policy violations to leadership and law enforcement as appropriate.
• Investigates accident scenes, searches for and preserves evidence; investigates and interviews witnesses; makes oral and written reports; responds to varying situations with tact and diplomacy and deals with stressful, hostile or irrational person(s), whether due to physical or mental disability, drugs, or socio-economic differences or other factors and recommends legal action if needed.
• Assists medical staff with the enforcement of Baker Act (F.S. 394.463) and Marchman Act (F.S. 397.675397.6775) patients with the use of approved medical restraints as requested by physicians under Florida Statutes.
• Works with law enforcement and correctional officers regarding patient/prisoner intake, supervision, and status during hospitalization.
• Reports all safety and security hazards or violations throughout the campus.
• Responds to inbound and outbound helicopter operations by securing the helipad and assisting flight crews with patient movement when needed.
• Use and understand the operation of walk-through, handheld metal detectors, and X-Ray machines and other assigned security equipment.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with organizational policy and applicable standards.
• Maintains compliance with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responds to threats or acts of violence involving patients, staff, and visitors.
• Responds to patient elopement, abduction-related events, person-down calls, emergency intake situations, fire alarms, severe weather events, suspicious packages, bomb threats, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency events.
• Documents slip/trip/fall incidents and related liability events using event reports and photography, as appropriate.
• Assist department leaders with security support for sensitive personnel matters, including escorts for terminated employees.
• May be required to testify in court or other legal proceedings related to incidents occurring in the course of duty.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Basic Word Processing

De-escalation

Customer Service

Healthcare Security

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Class D Security Officer License

CPI Certification

IAHSS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

About Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed comprehensive medical and surgical facility serving the communities along Florida’s Treasure Coast as a trusted healthcare provider for more than 50 years. With the latest technology and a team of skilled healthcare professionals, we are committed to bringing the highest level of expert and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

With a full scope of care, we offer advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including emergency care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for our high-quality stroke care. As further demonstration of our commitment to quality and safety, we have earned several additional industry recognitions.

Click Here to Learn More About: Sebastian River Hospital

WHY ORLANDO HEALTH?

Competitive Pay

Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)

Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Employee-centric

Orlando Health has been selected as one of the “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’sHealthcare.

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Provides security services to ensure order, safety, and protection of patients, visitors, team members, and hospital assets. Performs routine patrol, access control, incident response, and customer service duties in a healthcare environment while supporting the organization's mission, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-Discrimination

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Provides escorts for visitors, employees, students, and authorized people upon request.
• Patrols all areas of the hospital, both interior and exterior, on foot, bicycle, and/or vehicle, 24 hours a day and in all weather conditions, as assigned.
• Provides key assists and access support for authorized personnel, including in sensitive and restricted areas.
• Detects suspicious activity and responds appropriately to safety and security concerns.
• Reports criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and policy violations to leadership and law enforcement as appropriate.
• Investigates accident scenes, searches for and preserves evidence; investigates and interviews witnesses; makes oral and written reports; responds to varying situations with tact and diplomacy and deals with stressful, hostile or irrational person(s), whether due to physical or mental disability, drugs, or socio-economic differences or other factors and recommends legal action if needed.
• Assists medical staff with the enforcement of Baker Act (F.S. 394.463) and Marchman Act (F.S. 397.675397.6775) patients with the use of approved medical restraints as requested by physicians under Florida Statutes.
• Works with law enforcement and correctional officers regarding patient/prisoner intake, supervision, and status during hospitalization.
• Reports all safety and security hazards or violations throughout the campus.
• Responds to inbound and outbound helicopter operations by securing the helipad and assisting flight crews with patient movement when needed.
• Use and understand the operation of walk-through, handheld metal detectors, and X-Ray machines and other assigned security equipment.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with organizational policy and applicable standards.
• Maintains compliance with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responds to threats or acts of violence involving patients, staff, and visitors.
• Responds to patient elopement, abduction-related events, person-down calls, emergency intake situations, fire alarms, severe weather events, suspicious packages, bomb threats, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency events.
• Documents slip/trip/fall incidents and related liability events using event reports and photography, as appropriate.
• Assist department leaders with security support for sensitive personnel matters, including escorts for terminated employees.
• May be required to testify in court or other legal proceedings related to incidents occurring in the course of duty.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for report writing purposes.
• Training in de-escalation, workplace violence prevention, customer service, and healthcare security practices preferred.
• No prior security experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, military, public safety, law enforcement support, corrections, or security-related environments preferred.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable under the organization’s insurance carrier requirements and standards.
• Must obtain a State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License within 90 days of hire and maintain during employment.
• Must obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain annual renewal.
• Must obtain Basic Security Officer Certification or higher through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 60 days of hire and maintain during employment.