Armed Security Officer

Ascension

Posted 14 days ago

Full Time

, Florida

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Armed Security Officer will monitor for security threats, conduct investigations, and document incidents while providing assistance to staff and visitors. They are also responsible for performing foot and vehicle patrols and managing traffic and parking enforcement at the facility.

Qualifications

You have a High School diploma or equivalent, or one year of applicable job-specific experience. You are also required to have a valid Driver's License and obtain Class D and G licenses within 90 days of hire. Experience with BLS, Law Enforcement, or as a Security Professional is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Class D License

Class G License

BLS

Law Enforcement

Security Professional

Job Description

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Perdido, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital 

Specialty: Security 

Schedule: Days Shift l Full-Time | 7 A.M. - 7 P.M. 


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.


Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Proactively monitor for and respond quickly and professionally to all security threats, incidents, and hazards.
  • Conduct investigations, meticulously document incidents, and assist in training staff on the environment of care and emergency management procedures/drills.
  • Act as a helpful resource, providing information and assistance to staff and visitors to promote overall safety.
  • Perform foot and vehicle patrols, manage traffic and parking enforcement, and report any potential equipment malfunctions.
  • Maintain safe and responsible driving practices while operating facility vehicles

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Class D (Unarmed Security License) and Class G License (Armed Security License) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer date required.
  • BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Law Enforcement preferred.
  • Security Professional preferred.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • Ability to effectively read, write and type incident reports 

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
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