Security OfficerOak Hammock at the University of Florida
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Job Summary
Position Title: Security Officer
Position Type: Full Time
What We Do
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is an active, yet relaxed, Life Plan Community in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a full continuum of health care, including independent living, assisted living, specialized memory support, skilled nursing and home care. Our community offers an unprecedented lifestyle of comfort and convenience with a rich array of services and amenities that are focused on optimal wellbeing.
What You Can Expect From Us
Full Time Employee Benefits include:
University of Florida partnership with community discounts and access to opportunities through the Gator One UF ID Card
OH I CAN! Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Pay Every Other Week
Licensure Reimbursement for Clinical Positions
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401K Retirement and Investing Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off Accrual
6 Paid Holidays and 1 Additional Floating Holiday
Annual Employee Recognition Gifts
Milestone Service Awards
Helping Hands Emergency Loan Fund
Staff Uniform Credits
More Than a Job
Imagine a rewarding career helping others. Working at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is rewarding and fun. No matter your title, your days are spent among a community of residents enjoying retirement to the fullest. When you leave after your workday, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and joy since you are part of the community and residents’ lives. No matter the position you are searching for, there is ample opportunity to impact this community. We value our staff and would love the chance to make Oak Hammock more than a job but a worthwhile experience to remember.
Security Officer Position Summary
Security Officers play an important role in creating a safe and secure environment by patrolling and monitoring the premises, conducting regular and random patrols around the community, and responding to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner. Security Officers provide customer service to our residents by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies, and emergency response activities. Security Officers are responsible for staffing the Gatehouse during their assigned shifts and conduct screening of incoming non-community members and unauthorized persons to determine their need for accessing campus, and provide the appropriate resources or contacts to support their visits.
Security Officer Job Qualifications and Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively to staff, residents, families, and community members
Must be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with a diverse senior population
All applicants must complete and successfully pass a Level I and Level II Background Check and Drug Screening
