Unarmed Security Officer

Unarmed Security OfficerJoin Cleveland Clinic's Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses, and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies. This role is a great steppingstone for young officers through the ability to learn and grow within the role as well as a great place to feel like you are part of a team for second career officers.A PRN caregiver in this position works varying 12-hour day shifts from 5:30AM – 6:00PM. Flexibility to work Monday-Friday, weekends and rotating holidays is required.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Patrol the internal/external premises while maintaining a high degree of courtesy and good judgment in dealing with the public.Monitor visitor conduct, ascertain legitimacy of suspected unauthorized persons, control parking and traffic flows and enforce parking regulations.Maintain high tact and diplomacy.Demonstrate the ability to deal with diverse social, ethnic and religious groups.Communicate with the public in a clear and concise manner.Maintain a working knowledge of traffic, parking, regulations, policies and procedures.Provide physical restraint against those who endanger caregivers, patients and visitors.Provide escort to personnel as appropriate.Apply restraining techniques, as required, to maintain safety and order within the hospital environment.Report on safety, security and/or fire hazards.Recognize and make recommendations on safety violations and hazards.Demonstrate knowledge of fire control warning systems, evacuation routes and procedures.Respond to requests for assistance from clinic personnel, patients, and visitors promptly.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Valid Driver's License (VDL) and maintain requirements for possession of a valid Florida driver's licenseState of Florida Class D licenseGood oral, written communications, interpersonal and analytical skills sufficient to document investigative activitiesAbility to maintain a prominent level of confidentialityPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Chauffeur licenseTwo years of experienceSecurity, police, military or customer service backgroundPhysical Requirements:Demonstrates ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or operating a motor vehicle.This position requires extensive walking, standing, and sitting. Frequent talking and listening when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.Frequent use of the phone, computer, fax machine and company vehicles.The majority of the time the employee will spend commuting between and in the clinical buildings. Potential exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens is minimal while performing inquisitions and interviews. Exposure to chemicals during the course of an investigation may require the use of personal protective equipmentPersonal Protective Equipment:Proper attire and security accessories. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.