Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses, and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment.

Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers and staff safe and secure. As a Security Officer (unarmed), you’ll play an essential role in this mission by providing a safe, secure environment for caregivers, patients and visitors as well as supporting and enforcing policies and procedures for physical protection of property, building(s) and assets of facilities.

The ideal future caregiver:

• Can provide security services for a wide range of events.
• Feels comfortable adapting to changing or stressful situations.
• Has previous experience in law enforcement, hospital security or corrections.
• Is calm and level-headed.
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills.

As part of our valued hospital security team, you’ll also have the opportunity to further develop your career within Cleveland Clinic. As you gain experience, you may go on to explore roles in Supervision, Management, Emergency Management or armed positions.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Patrols the internal/external premises while maintaining a high degree of courtesy and good judgment in dealing with the public.
• Monitors visitor conduct, ascertains legitimacy of suspected unauthorized persons, controls parking and traffic flows and enforces parking regulations.
• Maintains a high degree of tact and diplomacy at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with diverse social, ethnic, and religious groups.
• Communicates with public in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintains a working knowledge of traffic, parking, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides physical restraint against those who endanger staff, patients, and visitors.
• Provides escort to personnel as appropriate.
• Unlocks offices and facilities and secures patient valuables.
• Demonstrates ability to use common sense and good judgment.
• Applies restraining techniques, as required, to maintain safety and order within hospital environment.
• Reports safety, security and/or fire hazards.
• Recognizes and makes recommendations on safety violations and hazards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fire control warning system, evacuation routes and procedures.
• Responds to requests for assistance from clinic personnel, patients, and visitors in a timely manner.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and the ability to show empathy while remaining objective at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• None required.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License (VDL), Chauffeur License preferred.
• Maintains requirements for possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
• State of Florida Class D 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 2 years’ previous experience preferred.
• Must have good oral, written communications, interpersonal and analytical skills sufficient to document investigative activities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: Demonstrates ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking and/or operating a motor vehicle.
• Physical Duties: Physical Duties: This position requires extensive walking, standing, and sitting. Frequent talking and listening when directing or investigating concerns/incidents.

Frequent use of the phone, computer, fax machine and company vehicles.

• Working Conditions: The majority of the time the employee will spend commuting between and in the clinical 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.