Security Officer - Lead (H)

Lead Security Officer

The University of Miami / UHealth Department of Public Safety has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Lead Security Officer.

Core Job Summary :

The Lead Security Officer provides a safe and secure environment for students, staff, customers, visitors, and persons conducting business in an assigned facility by continually looking for situations that could interrupt the normal business flow and taking immediate steps to eliminate the risk. Additionally, the Lead Security Officer engages in loss and crime prevention activities to protect University assets.

Core Responsibilities :

• Controls building access and property removal. Maintains civil law and order and assists in prevention of damage due to fire, theft or negligent acts.
• Responds to all building alarm signals and protects vehicles parked in University parking spaces.
• Assists in monitoring failure or malfunction of electrical and utility systems.
• Detects and reports campus safety problems.
• Takes remedial and corrective steps and notifies management for all abnormal conditions.
• Prepares accurate and up-to-date reports.
• Assists staff, students, patients, and visitors by providing directions and other relevant assistance.
• Monitors unauthorized individuals and escorts them from the premises or calls the police.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions :

Core Qualifications :

Any relevant education, certifications and / or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.