Security Officer (Armed)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital-posted 3 months ago

Full-time

Covington, LA

1,001-5,000 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Perform all duties and assignments of an ARMED security officer.
Report to and assist Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captain, and the Director with watch related duties and hospital security related responsibilities.
Stand in positions, deal with physician emergency committals, report writing, log keeping, security & parking lot patrols, escorts, and property collections.
Patrol the interior and exterior grounds of the hospital to protect property and assist in providing a safe environment for all patients, visitors, physicians, and employees.
Respond to all emergency situations and alert local authorities when required.
Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic on hospital property.
Monitor visitors and issue passes after hours.
Assist medical staff with restraining and/or detaining specific types of hospital patients.
Enforce and follow all Security and St. Tammany Health Systems' (STHS) policies and procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to read, write and follow written or oral instructions.
2+ years of armed security related experience is required.
Must be certified by a State certified, recognized, and STPHS approved firearms, handcuffing, and/or law enforcement training entity.
Must not have any felony convictions.
Must own and maintain ownership of a privately owned cellular phone for emergencies and on-call events.
Must satisfactorily complete firearm training, written tests, and qualify on the firing range.
Firearms recertification must be performed annually.
Must be eligible and willing to work 12 hour shifts, day and/or night to include weekends.
Must follow the Use of Force policy and all STHS procedures.
Must agree to and sign off on the STHS firearm affidavit.
Must have a State Firearms Certification.
Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license.
Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence.
Clearance of driving record check; Driving records shall not contain any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver's license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months, at fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, and/or reckless driving within the past 12 months.

Prior certification or registration with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security examiners is recommended.
Prior experience as a Police Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement officer, federal law enforcement officer, military enforcement officer, or armed hospital security officer preferred.
Training and experience with conflict resolution and ability to de-escalate hostile situations desirable.

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