Unarmed Security Officer

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer to protect patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property during night shifts (10:30PM - 7:00AM). The role requires patrols, policy enforcement, and quick, courteous responses to incidents across hospital premises.

Ideal candidates may have Florida driver’s license and Class D license, with strong communications and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Must have strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to document investigative activities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Patrols internal/external areas and enforces policies with courtesy and judgment.
• Monitors visitor conduct and manages parking/traffic flow; enforces regulations.
• Responds to safety hazards and incidents; provides escort when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of evacuation routes, fire safety, and security procedures.
• Maintains professionalism while engaging with diverse groups.

Skills

Oral communications

Written communications

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Valid Driver's License

Florida Class D license

Job description

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.

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. This role is a great steppingstone through the ability to learn and grow within the role as well as a great place to feel like you are part of a team.

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.

Pay Range

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.