Officer Security II | 8th St | 7 am to 7:30 pm

Overview: To be fully engaged in providing security services to ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors to UF Health Jacksonville.Responsibilities: Make a difference in your community with a CAREER in security at UF Health. • Join the growing team at the top hospital system in Florida • Become a valued professional with a mission to keep our hospital safe • Competitive pay, with opportunities for advancement • Health and Dental Benefits start on day one • PTO starts accruing on day one • 401k, with matching • Paid training • Steady schedule in a secure environment Protect the health of our community while building your future with UF Health.Qualifications: Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree Necessary Skills: 1. Ability to reason and make decisions independently without direct supervision under a variety of conditions. 2. Physical ability to subdue and restrain combative individuals. 3. Ability to diffuse and control situations involving combative individuals and threatening situations. 4. Take the initiative to reach out and assist visitors, patients and staff to address their needs. 5. Maintain a professional appearance while in uniform and personal hygiene. 6. Use a professional and considerate tone of voice when assisting patients, staff and visitors. 7. Must pass annual physical fitness test. 8. Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds from the ground and place on a stretcher. 9. Ascend two floors carrying a fire extinguisher in 30 seconds. Required Licensure/Certifications: -Valid Florida or Georgia Driver License with a clean record, or violations not exceeding maximum points as provided in hospital policy. -State of Florida Class D Security Officer License and maintain current status. -International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Basic Level Certification (must be completed within 90 days of employment). Preferred Licensure/Certifications: ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Required Experience: 3-5 years of law enforcement, military, or hospital security experience Preferred Experience:: Experience as military police or military combat unit