Security Officer

Your future role at a glance

Location: Destin, FL


Facility: Emerald Coast Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital


Specialty: Security


Schedule: Night Shift l Full-Time | 11 P.M. - 7:30 A.M.


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 97,000+ 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide comprehensive security services, including continuous monitoring and professional, timely responses to any potential security concerns or breaches across the campus. Your vigilance keeps our patients, staff, visitors and community safe.
• Efficiently investigate, thoroughly document, and manage all security-related incidents, hazards, and situations with high attention to detail.
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols, manage traffic flow, and enforce parking standards. You'll serve as a helpful, knowledgeable point of contact, guiding and assisting those navigating our facility.
• Uphold expert knowledge of all security, alarm, and emergency preparedness policies and procedures, potentially facilitating planned drills and staff training on safety and emergency management.
• Provide safety-related information and assistance to both staff and visitors, serving as a helpful and knowledgeable point of contact on security matters.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Ability to effectively read, write and type incident reports

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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Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive security services, including continuous monitoring and professional, timely responses to any potential security concerns or breaches across the campus. Your vigilance keeps our patients, staff, visitors and community safe.
• Efficiently investigate, thoroughly document, and manage all security-related incidents, hazards, and situations with high attention to detail.
• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols, manage traffic flow, and enforce parking standards. You'll serve as a helpful, knowledgeable point of contact, guiding and assisting those navigating our facility.
• Uphold expert knowledge of all security, alarm, and emergency preparedness policies and procedures, potentially facilitating planned drills and staff training on safety and emergency management.
• Provide safety-related information and assistance to both staff and visitors, serving as a helpful and knowledgeable point of contact on security matters.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.