Posted:
7/28/2026, 10:56:36 PM
Location(s):
Weston, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
On-site
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Our goal of delivering exceptional services and care goes far beyond the clinical setting. We also have a responsibility to keep our patients, visitors, caregivers, and staff safe and secure. As an Armed Security Officer, you will play an essential role in this mission and be a part of our growing organization. You will be responsible for protecting patients, visitors, caregivers and hospital property by conducting regular patrols and enforcing facility policies. This role is a great steppingstone to other roles and offers the opportunity to learn and grow within an elite healthcare organization.
A caregiver in this position works 8-hour evening shifts from 2:30PM – 11:00PM, including rotating weekends and holidays.
Weston Hospital will be the primary work location, but floating to Coral Springs may be required, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Patrol the internal/external premises.
Monitor visitor conduct, ascertain legitimacy of suspected unauthorized persons, control parking and traffic flows and enforce parking regulations.
Provide physical restraint against those who endanger staff, patients and visitors.
Provide escort to personnel as appropriate.
Report safety, security and/or fire hazards.
Respond to requests for assistance from clinic personnel, patients and visitors.
Interview victims and witnesses in order to complete a thorough investigative formal report.
Maintain department supplies and equipment.
Provide specialized personal protection for visiting dignitaries and VIPs.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Proof of certification for firearm training
State of Florida Class D license
State of Florida Class G firearms license
Valid Driver's License (VDL)
Two years of experience
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Experience working in a hospital setting
Military background
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit
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