Unarmed Security Officer

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St Lucie is seeking an Unarmed Security Officer to help keep patients, visitors and staff safe while delivering high-quality care. You'll patrol premises, enforce policies, and respond to incidents as part of a growing team at a modern acute care facility.

This role features day shifts from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with Monday–Friday availability and rotating weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and Florida Class D license.
• Good oral, written communications, interpersonal and analytical skills sufficient to document investigative activities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Patrol internal/external premises with courtesy and good judgment.
• Monitor visitor conduct, control parking and traffic, enforce parking regulations.
• Provide escort to personnel as appropriate.
• Respond to requests for assistance from clinic personnel, patients and visitors promptly.
• Report safety, security and/or fire hazards.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Florida Class D license

Oral & written communication

Confidentiality

Education

No degree required

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

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

Security Florida-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000369

Shift

Days

Schedule

5:30am-6:00pm

Job Summary

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 position 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.

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 or obtaining an approved exemption.

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