Security Officer IITarpon Springs, FL

Security Officer II

Here at AdventHealth North Pinellas, you can find the Tarpon Springs hospital job that fits your talents, skills and passions. Our hospital services range from emergency and cardiovascular medicine to orthopedics, wound care, sleep medicine, general surgery and more. Our team of Tarpon Springs nurses, surgical technologist, imaging professionals, and cath lab technologist are dedicated to serving the Pinellas and Pasco communities with whole-person health care. With a variety of medical jobs, Tarpon Springs is a great place to begin or elevate your career, and we invite you to explore our open positions at AdventHealth North Pinellas.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

The Security Officer II performs security service duties through professional and positive interaction with the public, patients, employees and administrators. Responds to a variety of calls; provides assistance in emergency and non-emergency situations. Investigates and documents (both electronically and written) safety hazards, incidents and criminal activities. Patrols designated areas to ensure the protection of the public, patients, employees and property of AdventHealth. Is accountable to the department's chain of command for initiative, judgment and general competence exhibited in the performance of assignments, calls for service, and day-to-day general duties. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Position requires completion and clearance from physiological and physical fitness screenings.

Proactively patrols assigned areas and performs all security related tasks, ensuring life safety standards are maintained. Investigates suspicious activity or persons. Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to Security Operations Center and keeps Supervisor apprised of unusual activities and events. Responds to events of varying degrees of vulnerability, including high vulnerability such as life-threatening events, natural disasters.

Participates in activities not directly related to Security operations as approved by Security Management. These may include transport and release of bodies from the morgue; patient escort; elevator recall checks; monthly fire extinguisher, panic alarm, and intercom checks; and special event setups.

Acknowledges and responds appropriately to emergency, non-emergency and alarm calls as assigned. Uses good judgment to safely determine the alarm cause, takes appropriate action and/or provides the proper assistance and direction in both emergency and non-emergency situations.

Qualifications

High School Grad or Equiv.

Applicable state driver's license and driving record in accordance with AdventHealth policy.

International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training certification or equivalent certification within six months of hire.

Meets departmental testing (Mental, Physical, etc.) if applicable to facility.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.