Armed Security Officer, Full-Time, Nights, Baptist Health

Job Summary

*$1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus Offered!*

Baptist Health is looking to add an Armed Security Officer to our Protective Services Department at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This is a full-time, nights opportunity, with the hours of 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Rotating weekdays and weekends are a requirement.

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. 

As an Armed Security Officer you will be responsible for:

• 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
• Certification Requirement: Class D and Class G licenses within 90 days of employment
• Experience Required: 5 years Law Enforcement Officer or DOD/Military Police experience

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

Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Education Preferred

Associate's Degree

Experience

• Over 5 years Law Enforcement Experience Required

License and Certification

• International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Certification Preferred Or
• International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Safety Certification Preferred Or
• International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification Preferred Or
• Driver's License Required
• Licensed Security Officer - Class G Required Or
• Licensed Security Officer - Class D Required Or

Location

Location Overview

For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more.  Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions.  As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.