Security Officer II, AHU

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: FT / Night

Location: 660 WINYAH DR, Orlando, 32803

The community you'll be caring for:

Our mission is to provide an environment where students can develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically while pursuing professional expertise integrated with Christian values

The role you'll contribute:

Under the direction and supervision of the AdventHealth University's (AHU) Director of Security, the Security Officer II performs security services through interaction with the public, students, faculty, and staff. Provides security at specific locations, responds to security issues, provides access assistance as requested, reports suspicious circumstances and emergencies, and completes other duties as assigned. Proactivly conducts vehicle and foot patrols of the AHU campus and housing complexes to keep everyone safe and deter criminal activity. The Security Officer II develops an effective rapport with students, faculty, and staff that fosters a relationship of compliance. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Beyond the standard responsibilities of a security officer, the Security Officer II is responsible for assisting the Director of Security in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to safety and security; monitoring and maintaining fire (and other) equipment to ensure safety compliance; establishing evacuation protocols in the event of an emergency; and creating appropriate safety education for students, faculty, and staff.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Performs all security related tasks as assigned by Supervisor, and keeps Supervisor apprised of unusual activities and events.+ Properly utilizes and maintains all issued and operated equipment. Operates radio equipment, knows and understands radio codes, and complies with all applicable laws and department policies and procedures.+ Interacts with the public, students, faculty, staff, and other officers in a professional manner and provides assistance as needed including, but not limited to security escorts. Assists with and helps coordinate special events.+ Documents all crimes, incidents and safety-related incidents/issues per AHU policy and procedure. Exhibits good judgment during critical situations and maintains a professional and authoritative demeanor at all times. Assesses situations with consideration for age of individuals involved.+ Intercedes in physical and verbal disputes between persons, utilizing authorized verbal de-escalation techniques and skills trained by AdventHealth, to defuse potentially violent situations. Manages and addresses aggressive behavior
• Gather information/investigate issues pertaining to incidents such as thefts, accidents, etc., relating to faculty, staff and students on campus and in student housing and documenting the information. Submit gathered information to the appropriate supervisors and/or officials. Perform preventative patrol of the AHU campus and student housing complex.+ Assist the Dean of Housing in maintaining a safe and secure environment at the student housing complex. Perform functions the Dean or designee deem necessary in order to accomplish this goal of safety and security.+ Screen visitors, students, faculty, and staff seeking entry to student housing after hours. Escort visitors and residents within the policies of AHU

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Required:

• Associate's degree in security or law enforcement, OR

• Technical college certificate in a criminal justice or related field, OR

• 1-year of security , military or law enforcement experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current, valid State of Florida driver's license and driving record

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification+ International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training certification+ AVADE -workplace violence prevention training
• Personal Safety Training, Inc.

• Handcuffing, or equitable national certification

• Personal Safety Training, Inc.

• Pepper Spray, or equitable national certification

• Personal Safety Training, Inc.

• Baton, or equitable national certification+ TASER International

• Conducted Electrical Weapon+ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) training certificates

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Experience in college campus security

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Staff

Organization: AdventHealth University

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 24033441

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.