Security Officer, Baptist Downtown

Date Posted: Mar 26, 2026

Status: Full time

Shift Details: N/A

Job Summary

We are looking to add a Security Officer to our Protective Services Department at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity, with the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:15 PM. Rotating weekdays and weekends are a requirement.

The 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 a 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

Security Officer Experience:

  • 1-2 years Law Enforcement Experience

  • 1-2 years Law Enforcement Experience Preferred

  • 1-2 years Security Officer Experience Preferred

  • 1-2 years Military Experience Preferred

  • 1-2 years Security Officer Experience

  • 1-2 years Military Experience

Education & Credential Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED Required

  • Associate of Science Preferred

  • 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

  • Driver's License Required

This 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

  • 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.