Armed Security Officer - Nights (Slidell)

Ochsner Health•Slidell, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides security for patients, guests and employees as assigned, enforces company policies and procedures, and performs assigned duties that ensure the security of patients, guests, and employees in a courteous and professional manner. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of experience in Security, law enforcement, or military
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Valid driver’s license in the state of practice and clean DMV report
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and firearms training
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individual.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Ability to continuously walk the company property including outside areas, interior areas, using stairwells in 11 floor plus structure.

Nice To Haves

International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification to be obtained within 90 days of promotion/hire

Responsibilities

Enforces all company safety and security rules, regulations, and policies on company property.
Conducts routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations of the company.
Investigates accidents and other incidents which are assigned and reports all occurrences in a timely manner.
Performs opening/lockdown of all buildings as approved by Administration and performs other safety and security related duties as assigned.
Participates in emergency response and related preparedness drills.
Maintains required annual certifications and completes training requirements within required time periods.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers.
For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana.
Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years.
Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region.
In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries.
Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians.
Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune
Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023