University of Miami
Healthcare
SpecializedSecurityServicesOfficer
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“Specialized Security Services Officer at University of Miami. Skills: Rapid response, High-risk incidents, Tactical unit operations. Conduct regular patrols. Ensure safe and secure environment”
Industry & Context.
Sound decisions under stress
Rotating work locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, Ability to pass a psychological assessment, Class D Security license, Class G Armed Security license, Valid Florida driver's license, Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, Minimum 3 years’ experience in military or high-risk security operations, Minimum three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, or high-risk security operations
Nice to Have
Healthcare setting experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Conduct regular patrols
Ensure safe and secure environment
Respond immediately to all emergencies
Provide assistance and directions
Enforce security and safety policies
Maintain accurate report submission
Safeguard confidentiality
Physically controls acts of aggression
Ensure proper use of security equipment
Maintain effective communication
Support departmental operations
Control building access
Prevent property loss or damage
Enforce university and departmental polices
Respond to building alarms
Monitor and report safety hazards
Ensure fair and impartial enforcement
Maintain accurate submission of reports
Ensure effective operation of the department
Assigned to alternate work locations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Public Safety Department
Full Job Description
**_Current Employees:_** If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click [here](https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this [tip sheet](https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER_eRecruiting_ApplyforaJob.pdf). **Core 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. **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 Departm
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