Security Officer - Part Time 2:30PM-8:00PM

Orlando Health • Sebastian, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides security services at Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital to ensure order, safety, and protection of patients, visitors, team members, and hospital assets. Duties include routine patrol, access control, incident response, and customer service in a healthcare environment while supporting the organization’s mission, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The position is part time, scheduled from 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed medical and surgical facility serving Florida’s Treasure Coast. It offers a broad scope of care, including emergency, heart and vascular, orthopedic, and surgical services, and holds Joint Commission hospital and laboratory accreditation and Primary Stroke Center certification.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for report writing.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and ability to meet the organization’s insurance carrier requirements and standards for insurability.
• Obtain a State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License within 90 days of hire and maintain it during employment.
• Obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 60 days of hire and maintain annual renewal.
• Obtain Basic Security Officer Certification or higher through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 60 days of hire and maintain it during employment.
• No prior security experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Training in de-escalation, workplace violence prevention, customer service, and healthcare security practices.
• Experience in healthcare, military, public safety, law enforcement support, corrections, or security-related environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide escorts for visitors, employees, students, and other authorized people upon request.
• Patrol hospital interior and exterior areas on foot, bicycle, and/or by vehicle, as assigned, in all weather conditions.
• Provide key assists and access support to authorized personnel, including in sensitive and restricted areas.
• Detect suspicious activity and respond to safety and security concerns.
• Report criminal activity, suspicious behavior, policy violations, and safety or security hazards to leadership and law enforcement as appropriate.
• Investigate accident scenes; search for and preserve evidence; interview witnesses; prepare oral and written reports; handle stressful or hostile situations tactfully; and recommend legal action when needed.
• Assist medical staff in enforcing the Baker Act and Marchman Act for patients using approved medical restraints when requested by physicians under Florida statutes.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and correctional officers regarding patient or prisoner intake, supervision, and status during hospitalization.
• Respond to helicopter operations by securing the helipad and assisting flight crews with patient movement when needed.
• Operate walk-through and handheld metal detectors, X-ray machines, and other assigned security equipment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Respond to threats or acts of violence involving patients, staff, and visitors.
• Respond to patient elopement, abduction-related events, person-down calls, emergency intake situations, fire alarms, severe weather, suspicious packages, bomb threats, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies.
• Document slip, trip, and fall incidents and related liability events using event reports and photography as appropriate.
• Support department leaders with security for sensitive personnel matters, including escorting terminated employees.
• Testify in court or other legal proceedings related to incidents occurring in the course of duty, if required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials for qualifying positions.
• Benefits available starting on day one, including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO, and holidays for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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