Security Officer - Jewett Orthopedic Institute, Downtown Complex

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Jewett Orthopedic Institute - Downtown Orlando Complex One of the region’s largest orthopedic and sports medicine providers, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute’s world-class team of orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians specialize in conditions and injuries of the spine, hand, upper extremities, foot, ankle and lower extremities, as well as joint replacement, concussions, interventional pain management, bone health and orthopedic trauma. The institute’s Downtown Complex brings the whole spectrum of orthopedic and spine care under one roof and includes an orthopedic specialty hospital featuring 75 private inpatient rooms, 10 advanced OR suites, and a research and innovation center with a bio skills lab and 3D printer. Institute physicians also lead a robust clinical research and education program. An adjacent medical pavilion houses a 63-exam-room outpatient clinic, imaging suite, physical therapy spaces and ambulatory surgery center. The institute also holds official medical roles with multiple athletic teams, sporting events and venues. In its first year of eligibility, the institute has been recognized for its positive workplace culture with Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award. 🔗 Click here to learn more about Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Position Summary Provides security services to ensure order and safety of patients, visitors and hospital personnel. Location: 62 Columbia Street Orlando, Florida 32806 Schedule Summary: Variable Full-time | Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:00pm - 6:30am Ready to make a meaningful impact in orthopedic care? Apply today and become part of a team that’s redefining excellence in healthcare.

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. (Security officers, who are unable to maintain this requirement after at least 90 days of employment must sign a “No Driving Document” which will be maintained in the officers department file and remain in effect until the approval to drive is given by the insurance carriers as determined during routine driving records checks.)
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.
1 year of previous Security experience required.

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.