Armed Security Officer

• Patrols internal/external premises.
• Monitors visitor conduct.
• Ascertains legitimacy of suspected unauthorized persons.
• Controls parking and traffic flow and enforces parking regulations.
• Provides physical restraint against those who endanger staff, patients, and visitors.
• Provides escort to personnel as appropriate.
• Unlocks offices and facilities and secure patient valuables.
• Reports safety, security and/or fire hazards.
• Responds to requests for assistance from clinic personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Interviews victims and witnesses in order to complete thorough investigative formal report.
• Maintains department supplies and equipment.
• Provides specialized personal protection for visiting dignitaries and VIPs.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Develops and maintains good relations with patients, visitors, staff and coworkers.
• Contributes to and supports organizational directives and Clinic goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• None required.

Certifications:

• Proof of certification for firearm training.
• State of Florida Class D license required.
• State of Florida Class G firearms license required.
• Valid Driver License required.

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.

• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

• At least two years’ experience.
• Must have good oral, written communications, interpersonal and analytical skills sufficient to document and investigate activities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: Patrol internal / external premises. Control and enforce parking and traffic flow. Respond to requests for assistance Documents incidents; follow through with investigative measures.
• Physical Duties: Requires extensive walking, standing and sitting. Frequent talking and listening when directing or investigating concerns/incidents. Frequent use of the phone, computer, fax machines, company vehicles.
• Working Conditions: The majority of the time employee will spend commuting between and in the 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 equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Proper attire and security accessories.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.