Security Officer, Security and Safety, FT, 7A-3:30P

Baptist Health South Florida; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health South Florida seeks a Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for patient care. This role requires proficiency in security protocols and the ability to work independently. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and BLS certification, with experience in security preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in security, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Must complete the BHSF security training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for patient care.
• Ensure smooth operation of business across all serviced entities.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Baptist Health is the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Renowned for centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 25 years, we’ve been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 45 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients’ shoes ourselves, and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we’re all in.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to support the administration of Baptist Health South Florida by providing a safe and secure environment for patient care and ensuring the smooth and orderly operation of business across all serviced entities. The security officer must be proficient in all aspects of the BHSF security training program and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. The estimated pay range for this position is $16.00 - $20.24 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, certificate, training, or experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in security, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Law enforcement or military experience is preferred.
• Must complete the BHSF security training program before the end of the probationary period and participate in supplemental training as offered.
• BLS certification must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Minimum Required Experience

Experience in security, healthcare, law enforcement, or military service preferred.

EOE, including disability/veterans.