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Security Generalist

AdventHealth

Tampa, FLFull-time$55–103K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$55–103K/yr
Location
Tampa, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate Protection Professional CertificationProfessional Certified Investigator CertificationPhysical Security Professional CertificationCertified Protection Professional CertificationAssociate's degreeDriver's License

Job overview

The Security Generalist conducts site assessments, evaluates security risks, and advises on physical security and operational procedures. The role educates patients, visitors, and staff, supports security operations across campuses, mentors personnel, and coordinates inspections and investigations. It also develops security policies, establishes team goals, supervises contract security services, and manages budgets and resources. The position requires an associate degree and specified security credentials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OrganizationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingSecurity Personnel ManagementSchedulingPrioritizationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer ServiceMicrosoft OfficeSecurity SoftwareParking Management SoftwareCCTVAccess ControlLicense Plate RecognitionDuress AlarmsPhysical Security SystemsMatrix ManagementReport InterpretationPresentation SkillsConfidentialityTelephone EtiquetteEmail EtiquetteRadio EtiquetteIndependent Decision-MakingThreat AssessmentSecurity Risk AssessmentRegulatory Analysis

Qualifications

Associate DegreeBachelor's DegreeSecurity, Law Enforcement, or Equivalent CourseworkBusiness Administration or Relevant Field2+ Years Site Security Assessment Experience5+ Years Security, Military, or Law Enforcement ExperienceSidearm ExperienceExecutive Protection and Event Security ExperienceMulti-Site Healthcare Security ExperienceBasic Life Support CPR CertificationAssociate Protection Professional CertificationProfessional Certified Investigator Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

14055 Riveredge Dr

City:

Tampa

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33637

Job Description:

Conducts site assessments to identify security risks and ensure compliance with security policies. Advises on security issues related to the physical environment and operational procedures. Educates patients, visitors, and staff on security procedures and promotes security awareness. Provides exceptional customer service to all individuals interacting with security personnel. Travels to various campuses to provide security support and assess security needs. Mentors security personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge in security practices. Coordinates inspections and investigations to address security concerns and incidents. Develops and implements security policies to ensure a safe environment. Establishes team goals and objectives to improve security operations. Supervises contract security services to ensure quality and compliance. Manages budgets and resources to maintain efficient security operations. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills [Required]

  • Ability to manage Security personnel including organization, scheduling, and prioritizing work assignments [Required]

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, with heavy emphasis on customer service [Required]

  • Intermediate computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to operate security and parking management software and physical security systems (including, but not limited to CCTV, access control, license plate recognition, duress alarms, etc.) [Required]

  • Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals [Required]

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents [Required]

  • Ability to communicate effectively in a group setting or in a presentation setting with employees, visitors, or patients [Required]

  • Compliance with maintaining confidentiality in all matters pertaining to patients, visitors, and/or employees [Required]

  • Skilled in proper telephone, email, and radio etiquette [Required]

  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions [Required]

  • Ability to conduct threat assessment and evaluate security risk [Required]

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment that includes frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, and stress [Required]

  • Ability to compile, review, and summarize federal, state, and local laws and regulations that affect the safe and secure operation of AdventHealth. [Required]

Education:

  • Associate [Required]

  • Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

  • with course work in Security, Law Enforcement, or an equivalent program

  • in Business Administration or relevant field (Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, etc.)

Work Experience:

  • 2+ of experience in performing and preparing reports relating to site security or security vulnerability assessments [Required]

  • 5+ of experience in security, the military, or law enforcement with heavy customer contact [Required]

  • Prior experience carrying a sidearm in the line of duty as security, law enforcement or military police [Preferred]

  • Prior experience providing Executive Protection and coordinating Event Security [Preferred]

  • Prior experience working in security operations in a multi-site healthcare system [Preferred]

Additional Information:

  • N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

  • Associate Protection Professional (APP) [Required]

  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) [Required]

  • Physical Security Professional (PSP) [Required]

  • Driver's License (DL) [Required]

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP) [Required]

•AVADE (AVADE) [Preferred]

•Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CPHA) [Preferred]

•FEMA ICS 300 (ICS 300) [Preferred]

•Personal Safety Training, Inc. - Baton (PST-B) [Preferred]

•Personal Safety Training, Inc. - Handcuffing (PST-H) [Preferred]

•Personal Safety Training, Inc. - Pepper Spray (PST-PS) [Preferred]

•TASER Conducted Electrical Weapon (CEW) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/4ew2su3y

Pay Range:

$55,224.00 - $102,731.20

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Security

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando Support

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 154134651

How this job compares

Set against the 1,703 open Security jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55–103K/yr
  • Florida median$133–185K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$132–209K/yr919 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $79K, is 51% below the Florida median midpoint ($161K) — in the lowest quarter of Security salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 75 open Security jobs in Florida and 1,703 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Security postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,150 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 501 of the 1,703 open Security jobs (29%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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