Unarmed Security Officer

Culpepper & Associates Security Services Inc. is seeking a part time, unarmed Security Officer for the Tampa Veterans Affairs (VA) Admin location. As a Security Officer, working in a clinical environment, you will serve and safeguard the United States Veterans’ Affairs (VA) property and their customers. You will be responsible for the surveillance of the client’s healthcare premises and the protection of their staff, patients, and visitors.   We also provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner, providing assistance when needed or asked.

Responsibilities

• CCTV Monitoring 
• Perform security service duties through professional and positive interaction with VA patients, employees and administrators.
• Provide emergency and non-emergency assistance.
• Document safety hazards, incidents and criminal activities.
• Intercede in disputes between individuals using verbal de-escalation techniques and skills to diffuse potentially violent patient, employee, or visitor situations.
• Observe activity to enforce VA rules/regulations, alert visitors of infractions.
• Assist individuals on VA property needing directions or information.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform continuous foot patrol throughout shift.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have an active Florida Security Class D License.
• Must possess excellent public relations/customer service skills, and good written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Successfully pass a criminal background investigation and complete a physical examination and drug screening.
• Ability to work independently within a team-oriented environment; work closely with medical and nursing staff to resolve patient-related issues/problems.
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, understand and apply printed rules, detailed orders, instruction, and training materials.
• Must have the ability to construct and write clear, concise, accurate and detailed reports.

• Must be fluent in spoken and written English to the extent of reading and understanding printed regulations, detailed written orders, training instruction and material, and shall be able to compose reports which convey complete information in a clear and concise manner.

• Must have the ability to maintain poise and self-control under stress and deal with the general public in a professional manner.

• Must have a current CPR certification from a nationally accredited program such as the Red Cross or American Heart Association.

• Must be capable of detaining person(s) while VA Police or Local Police are notified and are able to report to the scene.

Culpepper & Associates Security Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law.  We participate in the E-Verify program and maintain a drug-free workplace.

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