Unarmed Security Officer

Cleveland Clinic; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie, FL seeks an Unarmed Security Officer to protect patients, visitors, staff, and property through regular patrols and policy enforcement.

You will be part of a growing security team at the Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital, with opportunities to advance within hospital security. The role requires 3 rotating 12-hour day shifts per week (5:30 AM – 6:00 PM), Monday–Friday with weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required and must meet Florida license requirements.
• State of Florida Class D license required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to document investigations clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the premises and maintain courtesy and good judgment when interacting with the public.
• Monitor visitor conduct, verify legitimacy of individuals, and enforce parking regulations.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy; interact with diverse groups.
• Communicate clearly with the public and hospital staff.
• Provide security escort to personnel as appropriate.
• Unlock offices and secure patient valuables; respond to safety or security incidents.
• Apply restraining techniques as required to maintain safety; report hazards and incidents.
• Assist clinic personnel, patients and visitors promptly with security-related needs.

Skills

Driver's License

Florida Class D license

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Investigative reporting

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You'll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.

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. Not only will this role help you to enhance your skills, but it can also act as a steppingstone to other roles within security at Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this position works 3 12-hour day shifts per week from 5:30AM – 6:00PM. Availability to work 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.
• Unlock offices and facilities and secure patient valuables.
• 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

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.