Security Officer - Orlando Health -OHARI - Pool

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Orlando Health is a large healthcare system with 15 hospitals and numerous other facilities, employing nearly 22,000 team members and serving a wide range of medical needs. The Security Officer position is a pool position within this system.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for report writing purposes.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable under the Orlando Health insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.
• Must obtain a State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 120 days of hire which must be renewed biannually before the license expires.
• Must obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 120 days of hire which must be renewed annually before the certification expires.
• Must obtain a Basic Security Officer Certification or higher level of certification through the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety within 120 days of hire and maintained at all times during employment.

Responsibilities

• Escorts for visitors, employees, and students upon request.
• Patrols all areas of the hospital internally and externally on foot, bicycle, and/or vehicle 24 hours a day in all weather conditions.
• Provides key assists to all areas of the hospital, including sensitive areas to authorized personnel.
• Detects suspicious activities within the campus and handles the situations appropriately.
• Reports criminal activity to supervisor and law enforcement, as appropriate.
• Investigates accident scenes, searches for and preserves evidence; investigates and interviews witnesses; makes oral and written reports; responds to varying situations with tact and diplomacy and deals with stressful, hostile or irrational person(s), whether due to physical or mental disability, drugs, or socio-economic differences or other factors and recommends legal action if needed.
• Assists medical staff with the enforcement of Baker Act (F.S. 394.463) and Marchman Act (F.S. 397.675-397.6775) patients with the use of approved medical restraints as requested by physicians under Florida Statutes.
• Works with law enforcement/correction officers dealing with patient/prisoner intake and status during the duration of their stay in the hospital. In addition officers will assist the Patient Care Coordinator with securing the status of non-publicity/high risk patients.
• Reports all safety and security violations throughout the campus.
• Responds to all inbound and outbound helicopter flights by ensuring the safety of the helipad and assist flight crew in handling and transporting of patient(s) as needed.
• Uses and understands the operation of walk-through and hand held metal detectors.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Outstanding Benefits with a 403(B) match for full and part-time employees.
• Retirement Savings plan.
• Paid Time Off plan.
• Education Assistance programs; Tuition reimbursement, Student Loan repayment program, and Preferred Education Program.
• Maternity leave; 4 weeks yearly.
• Among many other benefit programs.
• Benefits do kick in from day one!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED