Security Officer-Armed ($1500 Signing Bonus)

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Provides security for patients, guests, and employees; enforces company policies and procedures; and carries out assigned duties to help ensure safety and security in a courteous and professional manner. The position requires successful completion of the FTO Program within the first 60 days of employment. Employment is contingent on completing that program. This is a Team A Essential Personnel position, requiring the employee to report for duty in the event of a disaster. The role involves enforcing safety and security rules on company property, inspecting on-site and off-site locations, investigating assigned incidents, securing buildings, and participating in emergency preparedness. The employee must maintain required certifications and training, comply with applicable laws and standards, and adapt communication and conduct to the needs and privacy of patients. The description notes that duties may change and that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The position requires continual walking throughout company property, including outdoor and interior areas and stairwells in structures of 11 or more floors. It is classified as Medium Work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. The healthcare environment may involve exposure to communicable diseases, isolation rooms, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

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.
Obtain International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Successfully complete the FTO Program within the first 60 days of employment.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval; proficiency with Windows-style applications and a keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and 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 outdoor and interior areas and stairwells in structures of 11 or more floors.
Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including lifting or moving objects with the specified exertion levels.
Ability to work in a healthcare environment with potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste.

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 building openings and lockdowns as approved by Administration, and carry out other assigned safety and security duties.
Participate in emergency response and preparedness drills.
Maintain annual certifications and complete required training within specified time periods.
Adapt conduct and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.
Report for duty in the event of a disaster as Team A Essential Personnel.