Unarmed Security Officer

ccf; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital in Weston, Florida is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer to patrol campus, monitor visitor activity, enforce regulations, and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

This role requires a Florida Class D license, valid driver's license, strong communication skills, confidentiality, and the ability to respond quickly to incidents, with days and nights shifts and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License (VDL) and Florida driver's license requirements
• State of Florida Class D license
• Good oral and written communication, interpersonal and analytical skills for documenting investigations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Patrol the internal/external premises with courtesy and good judgment.
• Monitor visitor conduct and enforce parking regulations.
• Provide escort to personnel and apply restraining techniques when needed.
• Report safety hazards and respond to assistance requests.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fire control warning systems and evacuation procedures.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Florida Class D License

Communication & analytical skills

Confidentiality

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Unarmed Security Officer

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Security Florida-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000369

Shift

Days

Schedule

5:30am-6:00pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 10:30PM - 7:00AM. Availability Monday-Friday and rotating weekends and holidays is required.

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 maintain requirements for possession of a valid Florida driver's license
• State of Florida Class D license
• Good oral, written communications, interpersonal and analytical skills sufficient to document investigative activities
• Ability to 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

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis