Armed Security Officer- Full Time

Ochsner Health • Butler, AL

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About The Position

This position provides security for patients, guests, and employees; enforces company policies and procedures; and performs assigned duties to maintain safety and security in a courteous and professional manner. The role conducts security inspections, investigates assigned incidents, helps secure buildings, and participates in emergency response and preparedness activities. The officer must adapt communication and conduct to the needs of the patient population, including respecting privacy and requesting permission as appropriate. The position is designated Team A Essential Personnel and must report for duty in the event of a disaster. The role also requires maintaining certifications and training, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.

The position works the midnight shift. It involves continuous walking across company property, including indoor and outdoor areas and stairwells in structures of 11 floors or more. The physical demand is classified as Medium Work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Although routine work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, exposure may occur. The incumbent may work with patients with known or suspected communicable diseases, enter isolation rooms, and face occupational exposure risks from hazardous medications or waste in the healthcare environment.

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, 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 indoor and outdoor areas and stairwells in structures of 11 floors or more.
• Must report for duty in the event of a disaster as Team A Essential Personnel.

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 approved building openings and lockdowns and other assigned safety and security duties.
• Participate in emergency response activities and preparedness drills.
• Maintain required annual certifications and complete training within required 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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