Security Officer
What We Do
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on optimal wellbeing.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Full Time Employee Benefits include: University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF ID Card
- OH I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Pay Every Other Week
- Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- 401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Accrual 6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday
- Annual Employee Recognition Gifts
- Milestone Service Awards
- Helping Hands Emergency Loan Fund
- Staff Uniform Credits
Security Officer Position Summary
Security Officers play an important role in creating a safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring the premises, conducting regular and random patrols around the community, and responding to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner. Security Officers provide customer service to our residents by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. Security Officers are responsible for staffing the Gatehouse during their assigned shifts and conduct screening of incoming non-community members and unauthorized persons to determine their need for accessing campus, and provide the appropriate resources or contacts to support their visits.
Job Qualifications And Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff, residents, families, and community members
- Must be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population
- All applicants must complete and successfully pass a Level I and Level II Background Check and Drug Screening