Security Officer - Wph Security

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🛡️ Security Officer – WPH Security
Join Orlando Health as a Security Officer and help provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and team members. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in healthcare security, public safety, or building a career in protective services.
🚨 What You’ll Do
• Patrol hospital buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Provide escorts and access assistance for patients, visitors, and team members.
• Respond to safety concerns, suspicious activity, emergencies, and security incidents.
• Assist with de-escalating stressful or potentially hostile situations.
• Work alongside law enforcement and correctional officers when needed.
• Support hospital teams with Baker Act and Marchman Act patients.
• Secure the helipad during helicopter arrivals and departures.
• Operate security equipment, including metal detectors and X-ray machines.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Deliver professional customer service while maintaining a safe healthcare environment.

🎓 Minimum Qualifications
✅ High school diploma or equivalent
✅ Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word
✅ Valid Florida driver's license and ability to meet organizational insurance requirements
✅ No prior security experience required
📋 Certifications
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain:
• Florida Class “D” Security Officer License within 90 days of hire
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 60 days of hire
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Certification or higher within 60 days of hire

🌟 Preferred Background
Experience in any of the following is a plus:
👮 Security or public safety
🏥 Healthcare
🎖️ Military
🚓 Law enforcement support
🔒 Corrections
🤝 Customer service and de-escalation
💙 Ready to Protect What Matters?
If you're dependable, observant, professional, and able to remain calm in challenging situations, consider joining the WPH Security team and building your security career with Orlando Health.
Apply today! 🛡️🏥