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Security Officer - AdventHealth - Orlando

Location Address: 601 EAST ROLLINS STREET, ORLANDO, FL, 32803

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth – Orlando

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

Work Hours/Shift: Full Time

You Will Be Responsible For:

The Security K9 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 Florida Hospital. 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. Deters crime and aggressive behavior, engages in public relations activities, and performs searches for weapons and explosive devices; and provides basic K9 husbandry duties as assigned. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Ability to read accurately and comprehend, write clearly, and understand in a manner to effectively complete legal reports, narratives, and follow simple directions. Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, penal codes, vehicular codes, radio codes, reports, memos, communications, policies, and other required written materials. Ability to communicate via email; and actively listen and communicate effectively through clear speech, and hearing

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and communication devices and perform all aspects of the job safely without imposing risk to self and/or others

• Computer literacy with ability to use basic hospital/security applications and information management systems required

• Good critical thinking skills, and ability to set and quickly reset priorities

• Able to work and train in an environment with occurring periods of crisis and stress

• Ability to recognize faces

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, visitors and/or employees

• Ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment; ability to work closely with medical and nursing staff to resolve patient-related problems

• Ability to identify recurring security operation issues, collaborate with leadership to problem solve and develop solutions, and work with the Security Management team on implementation of change

• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to diplomatically handle stressful situations

• Ability to deescalate situations using non-lethal defensive tools and training

• Ability to train, work, and show compassion to K9’s

• Ability to lift and carry the weight of an average canine (100 lbs.) while navigating routine duties (fences, tables, stretchers, chairs, etc.)

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED :

• Basic computer skills including Windows, Word and Excel

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Associate’s degree in security or law enforcement, OR

• Technical college certificate in a criminal justice or related field, OR

• One year of security, military, or law enforcement experience

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED :

• Two (2) years of experience in K9 training

• Two (2) years of experience in K9 Handler

• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

• State of Florida Class E driver’s license and driving record in accordance with AdventHealthpolicy

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

Category: Security

Organization: AdventHealth Celebration

Schedule: 1 - Day

Shift: AdventHealth Celebration

Req ID: 22011742

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.