Security Training Specialist | Full-Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks aSecurity Officer to lead a security team and ensure a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will enforce hospital policies, respond to routine operations, and assist with incident investigations with collaboration from Shift Supervisors.

The role involves liaison with local law enforcement during investigations and performing security duties as needed, with opportunities to contribute to officer development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred.
• Three years of security or law enforcement experience required; hospital/healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a security officer team to respond to routine operations.
• Work closely with Shift Supervisors and complete assigned tasks.
• Enforce hospital policies to provide a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Initiate and resolve incident investigations using reports and information gathered.
• Liaise with local law enforcement on incident investigations when warranted.
• Perform Security Officer or Security Supervisor duties as needed.
• Contribute to ongoing development of competent and trained security officers.

Skills

Security operations

Incident investigations

Liaison with law enforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Leads a security officer team to ensure security officers respond effectively to routine operations. Works closely with Shift Supervisors and complete assignments, as assigned. Contributes to the safety and welfare of patients, visitors and staff by enforcing Hospital and Department policies and procedures related to providing a secure environment. Perform various tasks within the scope of authority and responsibility to ensure their work experience is broadened to the fullest extent possible. Initiates, conducts, and resolves incident investigations using reports and information gathered. Liaisons with local law enforcement agencies on incident investigations when warranted. Performs Security Officer or Security Supervisor duties, as needed. Ensures continued development of competent and trained security officers. Position Overview: The position is not a supervisory position, but one with increased responsibilities. Position works closely with the respective Shift Supervisors and complete assignments, as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Prefer associate's degree.
• Three years of security or law enforcement experience required. One year of experience in a hospital or healthcare facility preferred.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

• Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a non-frequent driver

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Must possess/ obtain Advanced Security Officer's Certification through the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS).
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a State of Florida Class 'D' Unarmed Guard's License or have current Police Standards Certification.