Public Safety Officer

LCMC Health • Marrero, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. The role involves providing routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external, maintaining crowd control and order, performing safety and equipment inspections, and providing information and assistance to patients, visitors, staff, and the general public. The officer will respond to calls for assistance, document incidents, operate security screening equipment, and report any unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions, or other irregularities. Adherence to the Hospital's Public Safety Department Firearms policy and the Use of Force policy is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of appropriate work experience.
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certificate (CPI, NCI-CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
• Defensive Driving Certification - Defensive Driving Certification Issuer
• Annual Baton Training - LCMC Health
• Must be proficient in English with verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability to transport patients as required.
• Willing to be trained, skilled, and proficient with handcuffs, baton, OC spray, and restraining.
• Ability to pass the LCMC Active Shooter Course (practical) annually.
• Trains with PR-24 baton and OC spray.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant prior experience is not required.

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.
• Follows the Hospital's Public Safety Department Firearms policy and the Use of Force policy.

Benefits

• LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED