Lead Armed Security Officer

Ascension

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Your future role at a glance
Location: Pensacola, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart
Specialty: Security
Schedule: Day Shift l Full-Time | 7 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role
Proactively monitor for and provide swift, professional responses to all security threats, ensuring a safe environment for staff, visitors, and patients.
Offer focused, non-clinical assistance to providers during patient care as directed, and oversee daily inventory, supply operations, and issue resolution to maintain operational readiness.
Serve as the dedicated team leader, fostering a collaborative atmosphere while actively participating in staff performance monitoring, mentorship, and constructive evaluation.
Coordinate team activities, prioritize workflows, promote effective decision-making, and ensure clear accountability by reviewing staff reports and managing security incident documentation.
Partner with the Security Manager on critical management tasks including shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staff development, and Committee Chair responsibilities.

What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Class D (Unarmed Security License) and Class G License (Armed Security License) issued by the
Florida Department of Agriculture obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer date required.
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Law Enforcement preferred.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking
Ability to effectively read and write detailed incident reports
3 to 5 years of cumulative security experience with some type of leadership experience. Three to five years of security experience, including some experience in a leadership role.

Equal employment opportunity employer
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Requirements

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Class D (Unarmed Security License) and Class G License (Armed Security License) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture obtained within 90 days of hire or transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Law Enforcement preferred.
• High School diploma equivalency and 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree and 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively read and write detailed incident reports
• 3 to 5 years of cumulative security experience with some type of leadership experience. Three to five years of security experience, including some experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor for and provide swift, professional responses to all security threats, ensuring a safe environment for staff, visitors, and patients.
• Offer focused, non-clinical assistance to providers during patient care as directed, and oversee daily inventory, supply operations, and issue resolution to maintain operational readiness.
• Serve as the dedicated team leader, fostering a collaborative atmosphere while actively participating in staff performance monitoring, mentorship, and constructive evaluation.
• Coordinate team activities, prioritize workflows, promote effective decision-making, and ensure clear accountability by reviewing staff reports and managing security incident documentation.
• Partner with the Security Manager on critical management tasks including shift staffing, organizational planning, budget preparation, staff development, and Committee Chair responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED