Security Manager

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Panama City

Department: Security

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-Time | Exempt

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

• You’ll oversee the daily rhythm of the security department, providing guidance, coaching, and support to help your team grow and succeed.

• By directing daily shift assignments and security deployments, you’ll ensure that resources are exactly where they need to be, when they are needed most.

• You will partner with the Director of Security to plan operational and capital budgets, while ensuring we remain compliant with all regulations, policies, hiring, and contracts.

• As the point person for customer complaints and internal investigations, you will resolve issues with empathy and professionalism, helping to maintain the trust of everyone who walks through our doors.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted preferred.

• Drivers License credentialed from the Florida Bureau of Motor Vehicles preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulativeleadership experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 2 years of cumulative experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Ability to effectively read, write and type incident reports

• Hold a Class D Security Officer License (Unarmed)

• Hold a Class G Security Officer License (Armed)

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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