Armed Security Officer - Part Time - Weekends

Ochsner Health•Union, MS

25d

About The Position

This part-time, weekend position provides security for patients, guests, and employees. The officer enforces company policies and procedures and performs assigned duties to safeguard people on company property in a courteous and professional manner. The position is designated Team A Essential Personnel and requires reporting for duty during a disaster. The officer enforces safety and security rules, conducts inspections of on-site and off-site locations, investigates assigned accidents and incidents, and reports occurrences promptly. Duties also include opening and locking down buildings as approved by Administration, supporting emergency response and preparedness drills, maintaining certifications and completing required training, and adapting communication and conduct to the needs and privacy of patients. The role requires continuous walking throughout company property, including outdoor and interior areas and stairwells in structures of 11 floors or more. It involves medium physical work and possible occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste in a healthcare environment. The officer must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.

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.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to continuously walk company property, including outdoor and interior areas and stairwells in structures of 11 floors or more.
Ability to meet the stated medium-work physical demands, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a healthcare setting with possible occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

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.
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 required annual certifications and complete training within required time periods.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, respecting privacy and adapting introductions, explanations, permission requests, and communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Report for duty during a disaster as Team A Essential Personnel.