Security Officer

Position Title: Security Officer

Position Type: Full Time

What We Do

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on optimal wellbeing.

What You Can Expect From Us

Full Time Employee Benefits include:

University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF ID Card

OH I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Pay Every Other Week

Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off Accrual

6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday

Annual Employee Recognition Gifts

Milestone Service Awards

Helping Hands Emergency Loan Fund

Staff Uniform Credits

More Than a Job

Imagine a rewarding career helping others. Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest. When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents' lives. No matter the position you are searching for, there is ample opportunity to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember.

Security Officer Position Summary

Security Officers play an important role in creating a safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring the premises, conducting regular and random patrols around the community, and responding to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner. Security Officers provide customer service to our residents by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. Security Officers are responsible for staffing the Gatehouse during their assigned shifts and conduct screening of incoming non-community members and unauthorized persons to determine their need for accessing campus, and provide the appropriate resources or contacts to support their visits.


Security Officer Job Qualifications and Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Must have excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff, residents, families, and community members

Must be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population

All applicants must complete and successfully pass a Level I and Level II Background Check and Drug Screening