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Job Summary:

** The
** Specialized Security Services Officer (SSSO)
** is a highly trained member of the Public Safety team responsible for rapid response to high-risk incidents, including active shooter or armed intruder threats. This position requires advanced tactical readiness, exceptional judgment under pressure, and a commitment to protecting life and ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and medical personnel across all UHealth facilities.

The SSSO serves as a visible deterrent to potential violence, responds decisively to immediate life-threatening events, and operates as part of a coordinated tactical unit to contain and stabilize critical incidents until law enforcement arrives.
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* Core Responsibilities:

*** Conducts regular patrols of assigned areas, both on foot and by vehicle, in all weather conditions.
* Ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and property.
* Responds immediately to all emergencies, security and disaster situations.
* Provides assistance and directions to patients, visitors and employees.
* Enforces security and safety policies in compliance with system procedures and applicable laws.
* Maintains accurate, detailed, and timely report submission.
* Safeguards confidentiality and exercises sound judgement in all interactions.
* Engages and when necessary, physically controls acts of aggression or violence.
* Ensures proper use, maintenance, and readiness of all issues security equipment.
* Maintains effective communication and collaboration with other members of the Public Safety Department.
* Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations.
** Department Specific Functions:
*** Control building access, prevent property loss or damage, and enforce university and departmental polices.
* Respond to building alarms and security system alerts.
* Monitor and report safety hazards, system failures, and security risks.
* Use sound judgement to ensure fair and impartial enforcement of polices.
* Maintain accurate, legible, and timely submission of reports for all incidents and activities.
* Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the effective operation of the department.
* Officer may be assigned or reassigned to alternate work locations on a rotating, monthly basis as operational needs require, or at the discretion of the Executive Director.
* Other duties as assigned.
*** This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.**
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* Job Requirements:

*** Ability to pass a psychological assessment
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* Education:

** High School diploma or equivalent required#
** Certification and Licensing:
*** Class D Security license from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services needs state issued license or proof of application within first 30 days of employment.
* Class G Armed Security license from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services; needs state issued license or proof of application within first 30 days of employment.
* Valid Florida driver’s license
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* Experience:

**** Specialized Security Services Officer 1
*** Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required (healthcare setting preferred)
** Specialized Security Services Officer 2
*** Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required (healthcare setting preferred)
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in the military or high-risk security operations.
** Specialized Security Services Officer 3
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