• Lead Security Officer

    Ascension Health (Jacksonville, FL)


    Details

    + **Department:** Security

    + **Schedule:** Full-time; 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday

    + **Hospital:** Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside

    + **Location:** Jacksonville, Florida

     

    Benefits

     

    Paid time off (PTO)

     

    Various health insurance options & wellness plans

     

    Retirement benefits including employer match plans

     

    Long-term & short-term disability

     

    Employee assistance programs (EAP)

     

    Parental leave & adoption assistance

     

    Tuition reimbursement

     

    Ways to give back to your community

     

    _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer._

    Responsibilities

    Serve as team leader for assigned security officers to ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors.

     

    + Participate in the process of monitoring, guiding and evaluating staff performance.

    + Contribute to efficient operations by assisting with coordinating activities, prioritizing workflow and promoting decision-making and problem solving.

    + Perform the duties of a security officer.

    + Model and promote teamwork and cooperation amongst staff.

    + Review staff reports for accuracy, clarity and completeness.

    + Investigate, document, and manage security incidents and hazards.

    + Address escalated or unresolved issues.

    + Assist the Security Manager with shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staff development, and Committee Chair responsibilities.

    + For those security officers who are responsible for operating a vehicle, operate in a safe and responsible manner to avoid accidents and traffic or parking violations.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

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

    + Security Professional preferred.

    + Security Guard specializing in Weapon Permit preferred.

    + Security Guard preferred.

    + Security Guard specializing in Healthcare preferred.

    Education:

    + High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

     

    Additional Preferences

     

    No additional preferences.

     

    Why Join Our Team

     

    Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873.

     

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

     

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

     

    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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

     

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

     

    Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

     

    Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

     

    E-Verify Statement

     

    This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

     

    E-Verify (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify\_Participation\_Poster\_ES.pdf)