Your future role at a glance:
- Department: Security
Schedule: Full Time; Nights
Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospital
Location: Jacksonville, FL
How you’ll make an impact in this role:
Serve as team leader for assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.
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Participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating staff performance.
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Contribute to efficient operations by assisting with coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow and promoting decision-making and problem solving.
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Perform the duties of a security officer.
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Model and promote teamwork and cooperation amongst staff.
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Review staff reports for accuracy, clarity and completeness.
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Investigate, document, and manage security incidents and hazards.
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Address escalated or unresolved issues.
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Assist the Security Manager with shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staff development, and Committee Chair responsibilities.
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For those security officers who are responsible for operating a vehicle, operate in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.
What minimum qualifications you’ll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
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Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
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BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
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Security Professional preferred.
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Security Guard specializing in Weapon Permit preferred.
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Security Guard preferred.
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Security Guard specializing in Healthcare preferred.
Education:
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High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
What additional requirements you’ll need:
No additional preferences.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.