Security Officer, Baptist Downtown
Date Posted: Apr 06, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: Day (United States of America)
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
Baptist Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
Location Overview
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.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.