Armed Security Officer - Part-Time- Weekends

Ochsner Health•Butler, AL

11d

About The Position

This job provides security for patients, guests, and employees. The officer enforces company policies and procedures and performs assigned duties to help ensure safety and security in a courteous and professional manner. The role requires maintaining knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory standards, following the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct or safety, privacy, and compliance concerns. The position is designated Team A Essential Personnel and requires reporting for duty in the event of a disaster. The officer must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on-call availability, and continuously walk company property, including exterior and interior areas and stairwells in structures of 11 or more floors. The work involves medium physical demands and potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in security, law enforcement, or the military.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Valid driver’s license in the state of practice and a clean DMV report.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training and firearms training.
Obtain International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification within 90 days of promotion or hire.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to continuously walk company property, including outdoor and indoor areas and stairwells in structures of 11 or more floors.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
Ability to report for duty during a disaster as Team A Essential Personnel.
Ability to meet the position’s medium physical demands, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Previous or current experience as an armed police officer with a Louisiana or Federal Law Enforcement Agency; reserve status is acceptable if the individual has arrest power and has served in an active law enforcement capacity.
Completion of a Certified Police Officer of Standard Training Policy Academy (state, federal, or military).
Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification or a military police equivalent.

Responsibilities

Enforce company safety and security rules, regulations, and policies on company property.
Conduct routine inspections of on-site and off-site company locations.
Investigate assigned accidents and other incidents and report occurrences in a timely manner.
Perform safety and security duties in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Open and lock down buildings as approved by Administration and perform other assigned safety and security duties.
Participate in emergency response and preparedness drills.
Maintain annual certifications and complete required training within established time periods.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.