Security Officer Unarmed

Cleveland Clinic; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients and staff at its Vero Beach facility. This full-time position involves patrolling premises, monitoring visitor conduct, and enforcing policies while being part of a respected healthcare organization. The role offers career growth opportunities in supervision and management within the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Exceptional benefits

Training and development

Qualifications

• Good oral, written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Calm and level-headed under stress.

Responsibilities

• Patrol internal/external premises and ensure safety.
• Monitor visitor conduct and enforce hospital policies.
• Provide physical restraint as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Ability to handle stress

Education

State of Florida Class D license

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As our Security Guard (unarmed), you’ll play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. The ideal candidate: Can provide security services for a wide range of events. Feels comfortable adapting to changing or stressful situations. Has previous experience in law enforcement, hospital security or corrections. Is calm and level-headed. This is a non-contracted position, so you enjoy the stability and benefits of being a full-time Cleveland Clinic caregiver. As part of our valued hospital security team, you’ll also have the opportunity to further develop your career within Cleveland Clinic. As you gain experience, you may go on to explore roles in Supervision, Management, Emergency Management or armed positions. Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

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Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers, and staff safe and secure. As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers, and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies.

A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 6:00AM – 6:00PM or 6:00PM – 6:00AM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Patrol the internal/external premises while maintaining a high degree of courtesy and good judgment in dealing with the public.
• Monitor visitor conduct, ascertain legitimacy of suspected unauthorized persons, control parking and traffic flows, and enforce parking regulations.
• Maintain high tact and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with diverse social, ethnic, and religious groups.
• Communicate with the public in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of traffic, parking, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide physical restraint against those who endanger caregivers, patients, and visitors.
• Provide escort to personnel as appropriate.
• Apply restraining techniques, as required, to maintain safety and order within the hospital environment.
• Report on safety, security, and/or fire hazards.
• Recognize and make recommendations on safety violations and hazards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire control warning systems, evacuation routes and procedures.
• Respond to requests for assistance from clinic personnel, patients, and visitors promptly.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Valid driver’s license (VDL) and maintains requirements for possession of a valid Florida driver's license
• State of Florida Class D license
• Has good oral, written communications, interpersonal and analytical skills sufficient to document investigative activities
• Can maintain a prominent level of confidentiality
  
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Chauffeur license
• Two years of experience
• Security, police, military or customer service background
  
  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: Demonstrates ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or operating a motor vehicle.
• Physical Duties: Physical Duties: This position requires extensive walking, standing, and sitting. Frequent talking and listening when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.
  
  

Frequent use of the phone, computer, fax machine and company vehicles.

• Working Conditions: The majority of the time the employee will spend commuting between and in the clinical buildings. Potential exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is minimal while performing inquisitions and interviews. Exposure to chemicals during the course of an investigation may require the use of personal protective equipment
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Proper attire and security accessories. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
  
  

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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