Security Officer

 AdventHealth Waterman

Location Address: 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Waterman

Work for a healthcare system that believes in âœExtending the Healing Ministry of Christâ

• Work for a healthcare system that believes in âœExtending the Healing Ministry of Christâ
• Career growth and advancement potential
• No State income tax
  
• Competitive Pay and benefits

 Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time, Nights,  6p - 6a alternating weekends. 

You Will Be Responsible For:

•          Routinely patrols hospital buildings and campus grounds
•          Performs proactive monitoring of and timely responses to potential/actual security threats
•   Maintains knowledge/follows policies and procedures regarding alarms and emergency/disaster preparedness plans. Facilitates planned drills and simulations
•          Provides information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote safety.
•          Documents and manages security records
•          Locks and unlocks doors according to schedule. Ensures all buildings are secured after-hours according to the lockdown schedule.
•          Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients and/or visitors
•          Follows facility protocol regarding Baker Act patients
•          Responds to and coordinates emergency code activity
•          Performs other duties as assigned

What You Will Need:

•          Associateâ™s degree with course work in security, law enforcement, or emergency management, OR
•          Technical college certificate in a criminal justice or related field, OR
•          One year of security, law enforcement, emergency medical services (EMS), firefighting, or military experience

• State of Florida Class E driverâ™s license and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth Policy
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training Certification. If applicant is not currently certified, must be completed within the first 180 days of employment.

Job Summary:

Provides security services to promote a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Investigates, documents and manages security incidents and hazards.