Security Officer II | Full-time

Patrol Areas and Tasks

• Patrols assigned areas
• Performs all security-related tasks
• Maintains life safety standards

Emergency Response

• Investigates suspicious activity or persons
• Reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances
• Acknowledges and responds appropriately to emergency, non-emergency, and alarm calls

First Aid and Fire Alarms

• Administers initial first aid as appropriate
• Responds to fire alarms during actual alarms and drills

Dispute Resolution

• Intercedes in disputes between individuals
• Uses verbal de-escalation techniques
• Diffuses potentially violent situations

Building Access

• Unlocks buildings and doors after checking identification and compliance with hospital policies

Monitoring Traffic

• Maintains vehicle and pedestrian traffic on hospital properties
• Interviews and investigates individuals involved in suspicious or illegal activities

Incident Documentation

• Investigates and documents safety hazards, incidents, and criminal activities
• Reports incidents to the appropriate entities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reads accurately and comprehends
• Writes clearly and understands
• Active listening and effective communication
• Safely operates vehicles, equipment, and communication devices
• Computer literacy with hospital/security applications and information management systems
• Good critical thinking skills
• Recognizes faces
• Maintains confidentiality
• Works independently and collaborates with teams
• Identifies recurring security operation issues
• Problem solves and develops solutions
• Handles stressful situations
• Basic computer skills including Windows, Word, and Excel
• Understanding of Emergency Management principles
• Meets departmental testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Handcuffing or equivalent national certification
• Pepper Spray or equivalent national certification
• Baton or equivalent national certification
• TASER International – Conducted Electrical Weapon

Education and Experience

• High School Grad or Equiv
• 1+ years related experience

Additional Information

N/A

Background Screening

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$17.63 - $28.20