Armed Security Officer

                    

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Job Title

Armed Security Officer

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

                     

Department

Security Florida-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

000696

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

2:30pm-11:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers, and staff safe and secure. As an Armed Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers, and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies. 

A caregiver in this role works evenings from 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. with weekend availability.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Patrol the internal/external premises. 

• Monitor visitor conduct, ascertain legitimacy of suspected unauthorized persons, control parking and traffic flows and enforce parking regulations.   

• Provide physical restraint against those who endanger staff, patients and visitors. 

• Provide escort to personnel as appropriate. 

• Report safety, security and/or fire hazards. 

• Respond to requests for assistance from clinic personnel, patients and visitors. 

• Interview victims and witnesses in order to complete a thorough investigative formal report. 

• Maintain department supplies and equipment. 

• Provide specialized personal protection for visiting dignitaries and VIPs. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Proof of certification for firearm training 

• State of Florida Class D license 

• State of Florida Class G firearms license 

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Two years of experience 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Security, police or military background 

• Experience with handling a weapon

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: Patrol internal / external premises. Control and enforce parking and traffic flow. Respond to requests for assistance Documents incidents; follow through with investigative measures.

• Physical Duties: Requires extensive walking, standing and sitting. Frequent talking and listening when directing or investigating concerns/incidents. Frequent use of the phone, computer, fax machines, company vehicles.

• Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee will spend commuting between and in the buildings. Potential exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is minimal while performing inquisitions and interviews. Exposure to chemicals during the course of an investigation may require the use of personal protective equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Proper attire and security accessories.

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.