Armed Security Officer, Nights, Baptist Downtown
Date Posted: Mar 18, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: N/A
Job Summary
Baptist Health is looking to add an Armed Security Officer to our Protective Services Department at our Baptist Downtown location. This is a full-time, night shift opportunity, working 12-hour shifts 6pm-6:15am.
The Armed Security Officer's primary function is to assure the day-to-day safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling and monitoring the medical center properties. As patient safety and experience are top priority this growing team is currently implementing new technologies such as metal detectors.
As an Armed Security Officer you will be responsible for:
- Reporting any unusual circumstances, and take appropriate corrective actions
- Insuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazards
- Providing escort services
- Respond to unsafe situations
- Enforce hospital parking regulations
- Assist individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problems
- Respond and take appropriate action in all instances where the imminent threat of human life is occurring
Experience Requirements:
- Over 5 years Law Enforcement Experience Required
Education & Credential Requirements
- High School Diploma Required
- Associates Degree Preferred
- Driver's License Required
- Licensed Security Officer- Class D required
- Licensed Security Officer- Class G required
- International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Advanced Certification Preferred
- International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Safety Certification Preferred
- International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Certification Preferred
This Armed Security Officer will be located at Baptist Downtown. If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply now!
Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Education Required
Education Preferred
High School
Experience
License and Certification
- Licensed Security Officer - Class G - DACS
- Licensed Security Officer - Class D - DACS
- Driver's License - DMV
Location
Downtown - Main Building
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
Location Overview
Baptist Health, founded in 1955, is North Florida’s most comprehensive health care system and the area’s only non-profit, mission-driven, locally governed health care provider. Baptist Health has over 200 points of care throughout the Northeast Florida region, including our six award-winning hospitals: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South. The most preferred health care system in the region, Baptist Health also includes 57 primary care offices, as well as home health, behavioral health, pastoral care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and urgent care.About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.