Security Officer 1-Palm Beach Gardens

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Safety has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Security Officer 1 to work at our Palm Beach Gardens location.

Core Job Summary:

The Security Officer 1 patrols assigned property and grounds to ensure the safety of building occupants and safeguard institutional property. Additionally, the Security Officer 1 provides assistance to individuals that are on University grounds in the event of an emergency.

Core Responsibilities:

• Notifies local police department when backup is necessary.
• Inspects building, equipment, and access points.
• Permits entry of allowed personnel after verifying identity.
• Informs violators of policy and procedures and restrains trespassers.
• Controls traffic by directing drivers.
• Checks surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Submits reports of surveillance activity and unusual occurrences.
• Secures all exits, doors, and windows after end of operations.
• Investigates people for suspicious activity or possessions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff