Health First

Health First Security Officer

Detailed listing

Delivery

In person source value: In-Person

Length

About 4 to 9 weeks source value: 31 - 60 days

Branches

Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force

Career field

Healthcare Support, Protective Service

Summary

Health First Security SkillBridge Program is observational and instructional in nature and will be under direct supervision in a controlled environment. They will shadow and observe under direct supervision and will also include classroom-based instruction and scenario simulations. Participants will not be involved in any weapons training, use of force activities, fire response, or active law enforcement operations. Job Description of Security Officer: The Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, associates, and property through proactive patrol, emergency response, and professional engagement. This role conducts internal and external mobile patrols of assigned facilities, including high-risk areas such as the Emergency Department, to deter criminal activity, identify safety hazards, and respond to incidents. They respond to behavioral and medical emergencies, including combative or aggressive individuals, utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques and approved crisis intervention methods. Responsibilities also include monitoring entrances and exits, enforcing access control procedures, conducting foot and vehicle patrols, operating surveillance and communication systems, and coordinating with law enforcement or fire personnel when necessary. Officers provide safety escorts, conduct patient watches, assist with transports (including to the morgue), and ensure compliance with hospital policies and post orders. This position requires strong situational awareness, sound judgment, effective communication skills, and the physical ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced healthcare environment. Officers must maintain required certifications (CPR/AED) and complete crisis prevention training, demonstrating professionalism, resilience, and a commitment to safety at all times.

What the work involves

Health First Security SkillBridge Program is observational and instructional in nature and will be under direct supervision in a controlled environment. They will shadow and observe under direct supervision and will also include classroom-based instruction and scenario simulations. Participants will not be involved in any weapons training, use of force activities, fire response, or active law enforcement operations. Job Description for Security Officer (after transition)POSITION SUMMARYProvide security services to ensure the safety and security of associates, patients, and visitors of Health First facilities.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES 1. Responsible for internal and external mobile patrol of facility assigned, including Emergency Department if hospital facility.2. Responds to behavioral emergencies with combative patients, customers and associates.3. Deters criminal activity and misconduct; investigates suspicious situations; performs security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.4. Communicates via 2-way radios, telephones and computers.5. Watches for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.6. Sounds alarms or calls police/fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.7. Warns violators of rule infractions such as loitering, smoking or carrying prohibited articles.8. Permits authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits.9. Observes departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensures authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate physical security requirements.10. Assists associates, patients, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner; conducts patient escorts, patient watches, and provides safety escorts.11. Assists and/or transports deceased to morgue.12. Completes required shift logs and reports; complies with site post orders, and Health First policies and procedure; investigates and prepares reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities.

Locations

• Melbourne, FL