Security Officer III - HFMG Security

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer III provides security services to help ensure the safety and security of associates, patients, and visitors at Health First facilities. The officer conducts internal and external patrols, responds to emergencies and security concerns, controls access, supports patient and visitor safety, and documents incidents and shift activity. The role may involve alternate hours, travel to multiple facilities, and duties in areas such as the hospital morgue and rooftop helipad.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following education or experience criteria: graduate of a Police/Corrections Academy; associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice; at least four years of active military service; law enforcement experience; service in Elite Military Forces, Military Police, or Combat Arms; or one year of verifiable security officer experience in lieu of education.
Hold a Florida Class D Security Officer License.
Hold a Florida Class G Security Officer License.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
Obtain at least one of the following within 30 days of the start date: American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Completion Card.
Complete Crisis Prevention Training within the first 90 days.
Have the physical ability to deal with or subdue mental health patients in crisis.
Be willing to perform duties that may require entering the hospital morgue and rooftop helipad.
Be able to operate radio or telephone equipment and console monitors.
Be able to interact cordially and communicate with the public, with strong customer service and communication skills.
Have active listening skills, the ability to assess and evaluate situations effectively, the ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately, and attention to detail.
Meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching; lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more; and potentially moving people or equipment for up to 90% of the shift.
Be able to work in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme temperatures, and potentially encounter air contamination, dirt, grease, water, biohazards, intense noise, vibration, or confined work positions.
Be able to travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter; use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

Conduct internal and external security patrols on foot or in a vehicle, including patrols of hospital Emergency Departments, to deter criminal activity and misconduct.
Respond to emergencies and disasters, remain on the property until they are terminated when required, make campus notifications, and coordinate law enforcement, medical, or fire assistance.
Watch for unusual conditions that could create security concerns or safety hazards.
Respond to emergency codes, alarms, and other emergent situations; escort visitors and contractors, secure ingress and egress, and protect private information.
Sound alarms or contact police or fire departments in cases of fire or unauthorized persons.
Warn individuals who violate rules, including rules against loitering, smoking, or carrying prohibited articles.
Monitor entrances and exits and permit authorized persons to enter the property.
Observe departing personnel to help prevent theft of company property and ensure authorized property removal is conducted appropriately.
Conduct patient escorts and watches and provide safety escorts.
Assist with or transport deceased persons to the morgue.
Complete required shift logs and reports and comply with site post orders and Health First policies and procedures.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities and prepare reports.
Assist associates, patients, and visitors courteously and professionally.
Work designated alternate hours and perform other responsibilities as needed.
Maintain required certifications, licenses, weapon qualifications, and training.