Armed Security Officer, Nights, Baptist Downtown

Location: Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)

Remote Type: On-Site

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

About Baptist Health 
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. 

*Eligible for Up to $1500 Sign-on Bonus, if hired externally.*

Baptist Health is looking to add an Armed Security Officer to our Protective Services Department at our Baptist Downtown location. This is a full-time, night shift opportunity, working 12-hour shifts 6pm-6:15am.

The Armed Security Officer's primary function is to assure the day-to-day safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling and monitoring the medical center properties. As patient safety and experience are top priority this growing team is currently implementing new technologies such as metal detectors. 

Armed Security Officer Responsibilities:

• Reporting any unusual circumstances, and take appropriate corrective actions
• Insuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazards
• Providing escort services
• Respond to unsafe situations
• Enforce hospital parking regulations 
• Assist individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problems
• Respond and take appropriate action in all instances where the imminent threat of human life is occurring

Armed Security Officer Experience Requirements:

• Over 5 years Law Enforcement Experience Required

Armed Security Officer Education & Credential Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required
• Associates Degree Preferred
• Driver's License Required
• Licensed Security Officer- Class D required
• Licensed Security Officer- Class G required

This Armed Security Officer will be located at Baptist Downtown. If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply now!

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building