Armed Security Officer, Full-Time, Nights, Baptist ED Town Center
Date Posted: May 08, 2025
Status: Full-Time
Shift Details: Nights
Job Summary
*$1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus Offered!*
Baptist Health is seeking an Armed Security Officer to join our Protective Services Department at Baptist ED Town Center.
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.
Shift Details: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Responsibilities:
- Reporting any unusual circumstances, and take appropriate corrective actions
- Insuring the protection of individuals from harm by monitoring for safety hazards
- Providing escort services
- Responding to unsafe situations
- Enforcing hospital parking regulations
- Assisting individuals with obtaining help for vehicle problems
- Responding and taking appropriate action in all instances where the imminent threat of human life is occurring
Requirements:
- Certification Requirement: Class D and Class G licenses within 90 days of employment
- Experience Required: 5 years Law Enforcement Officer or DOD/Military Police experience
This Armed Security Officer will be located at Baptist ED Town Center. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now!
Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Education Preferred
Associate's Degree
Experience
- Over 5 years Law Enforcement Experience Required
License and Certification
- International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Certification Preferred Or
- International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Safety Certification Preferred Or
- International Assn for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Basic Certification Preferred Or
- Driver's License Required
- Licensed Security Officer - Class G Required Or
- Licensed Security Officer - Class D Required Or
Location
Baptist ED Town Center
4085 Town Center Parkway
Jacksonville, FL, 32246
Location Overview
The Baptist Town Center Emergency Center is located at the St. Johns Town Center. It is a new 16-bed emergency center that houses two emergency centers under one roof - one for adults and one for children. Conveniently located near the intersection of Interstate 295 and Town Center Parkway, the Baptist/Wolfson Children's emergency center is a true hospital ER, staffed 24/7 by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. On-site technology includes ultrasound, CT scanner, X-ray, a full service laboratory and telemedicine consultation services.
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.