Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.75 - $17.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Shift Differentials
Student loan repayment
Tuition Reimbursement
Free college education programs
retirement savings
paid paternity leave
Fertility benefits
Backup elder and childcare
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Job Description
Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a leading acute care facility located in Melbourne, Florida, serving the Brevard County Space Coast. Established in 2002, this 119-bed hospital is renowned for its commitment to patient comfort and positive experiences, boasting all private rooms and state-of-the-art medical technology. As a trusted healthcare provider, Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services with expertise across multiple specialties such as cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics, and surgical services. It has received full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, affirming its dedication to high-quality healthcare standards. The hospital is also... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- no prior experience required
- valid Florida driver’s license
- insurable under Orlando Health insurance requirements
- State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License obtained within 120 days
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification obtained within 120 days
- Basic Security Officer Certification from the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety obtained within 120 days
- ability to work all shifts including evenings, nights, and weekends
- ability to be onsite during hurricane emergencies
- capable of transporting deceased patients
- willingness to handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for report writing purposes
- must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable under the Orlando Health insurance carrier’s requirements and standards
- must obtain a State of Florida Class “D” Security Officer License through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 120 days of hire and renew biannually
- must obtain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 120 days of hire and renew annually
- must obtain a Basic Security Officer Certification or higher from the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety within 120 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment
- strong customer service skills
- scheduling flexibility preferred
- able to support hurricane emergency teams onsite
- comfortable with transporting deceased patients within the hospital
Job Duties
- Escorts for visitors, employees, and students upon request
- patrols all areas of the hospital internally and externally on foot, bicycle, and/or vehicle 24 hours a day in all weather conditions
- provides key assists to all areas of the hospital, including sensitive areas to authorized personnel
- detects suspicious activities within the campus and handles the situations appropriately
- reports criminal activity to supervisor and law enforcement, as appropriate
- investigates accident scenes, searches for and preserves evidence
- investigates and interviews witnesses
- makes oral and written reports
- responds to varying situations with tact and diplomacy and deals with stressful, hostile or irrational person(s), whether due to physical or mental disability, drugs, or socio-economic differences or other factors and recommends legal action if needed
- assists medical staff with the enforcement of Baker Act (F.S. 394.463) and Marchman Act (F.S. 397.675-397.6775) patients with the use of approved medical restraints as requested by physicians under Florida Statutes
- works with law enforcement/correction officers dealing with patient/prisoner intake and status during the duration of their stay in the hospital
- assists the Patient Care Coordinator with securing the status of non-publicity/high risk patients
- reports all safety and security violations throughout the campus
- responds to all inbound and outbound helicopter flights by ensuring the safety of the helipad and assists flight crew in handling and transporting of patient(s) as needed
- uses and understands the operation of walk-through and hand held metal detectors
- maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
- maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures
- responds to threats or acts of violence towards patients, staff, and/or visitors
- hostage situations
- adult/child abductions
- patient elopement
- person down
- emergency intake
- fire alarms by responding to the location of incident and assisting in fire suppression
- severe weather
- access control
- hospital system failure
- bomb threat or suspicious package and assists personnel in searching area(s) in which the threat was made
- hazardous materials/chemical spills
- documents through an Event Report and photograph slip/trip and fall events for liability mitigation
- enforces injunctions established by the state of Florida
- responds to disturbance calls such as domestic disputes, disorderly conduct, fights in progress
- assists department managers by escorting terminated employees
- officers may be required to testify or be subpoenaed by any court proceedings
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Experience
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