Armed Security

Moffitt Cancer Center

11d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer helps maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, visitors, and guests. The role responds promptly and effectively to emergencies, including active threats and alarm activations, and enforces institutional policies such as the weapons-free campus. It conducts regular security patrols, monitors surveillance systems, and investigates incidents to uphold safety standards.

The officer also assists with calls for medical aid, manages sensitive situations such as employee terminations and prisoner security, and provides customer service by supporting screening processes, access control, and visitor assistance. The position requires vigilance, sound judgment, and professionalism in handling varied security-related tasks.

The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field is preferred. Required credentials include a driver's license, Florida Class D Security Officer License and Class G Firearm License (both to be obtained within 90 days of hire), IAHSS Basic Certification, and a Florida license to be obtained within six months of hire. CPR, self-defense, and Axon/Taser certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire. The position also requires passing a psychological screening, an armed security officer assessment panel, and a firearms qualification course, as well as meeting physical requirements associated with certification training. The salary range is $19.65–$29.94.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver's license; a Florida license must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Florida Class D Security Officer License and Florida Class G Firearm License, both to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• IAHSS Basic Certification.
• CPR certification, self-defense certification, and Axon/Taser certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies.
• Proficiency with security equipment, including a firearm, taser, and handcuffs.
• Ability to use security technology systems, including cameras, weapon detection, alarms, and access control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of healthcare security procedures and patient privacy regulations (HIPAA).
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws governing security officers and use of force, including firearms.
• Ability to meet physical requirements associated with required certification training and fitness assessment.
• Ability to pass an employer-required psychological screening, armed security officer assessment panel, and firearms qualification course.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Stop the Bleed Certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, including active threats and alarm activations.
• Enforce institutional policies, including the weapons-free campus policy.
• Conduct regular security patrols.
• Monitor surveillance systems.
• Investigate incidents to uphold safety standards.
• Assist with calls for medical aid.
• Manage sensitive situations, including employee terminations and prisoner security.
• Support screening processes and access control, and assist visitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED