Public Safety Officer (Armed) - Touro

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Officer provides a visual security presence to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and staff. This role involves routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external, and maintaining crowd control and order. The officer will also perform safety and equipment inspections, provide information and assistance to the public, and respond to calls for assistance. Responsibilities include operating security screening equipment, access control systems, video security, and intrusion detection systems. The officer will report and control unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions, or other irregularities, and complete all required security-related paperwork. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

1 year directly related experience (security, law enforcement, military) required.
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent or appropriate work experience
Must have armed experience.
Must have current certificate in Basic Life Support Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association
Current certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention from the Crisis Prevention Institute
Defensive Driving Certification from Defensive Driving Certification Issuer
Annual Baton Training LCMC Health training certification
Annual Firearm Training LCMC Health training certificate
Proficiency in English with verbal and written communication skills required.
Basic knowledge and use of security equipment to include radio's, alarm systems, CCTV systems, etc.
Proficient in the use of CPI and must be able to deescalate situations involving aggressive, combative and other behavior health issues pertaining to patients.
Willing to be trained, skilled, and proficient with handcuffs, baton, OC spray and restraining.
Pass the LCMC Active Shooter Course (practical) annually.

Responsibilities

Provides routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external.
Patrols assigned area on a constant basis to maintain crowd control and order.
Performs safety and equipment inspections.
Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, staff and the general public.
Responds to all calls for assistance immediately unless involved in or responding to an emergency situation.
Documents details on incident reports as needed.
Operates security screening equipment, access control systems, video security and intrusion detection systems.
Reports and controls unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions or other irregularities.
Completes the required paperwork to account for all security-related actions.
Will also be required to transport patients as needed.
Follows the Hospital's Public Safety Department Firearms policy and the Use of Force policy.
Trains with PR-24 baton and OC spray.