Security Officer - Security - full time Up to $1500 Sign-On Bonus

Ochsner LSU Health System•Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Security Officer provides security for patients, guests, and employees; enforces Ochsner Health System (OHS) policies and procedures; and performs assigned duties to help keep OHS locations secure in a courteous and professional manner. The role includes enforcing safety and security rules, inspecting on-site and off-site locations, investigating assigned accidents and incidents, securing buildings, and participating in emergency preparedness activities. The position is considered Team A Essential Personnel and requires reporting for duty in the event of a disaster. The officer must adapt communication and conduct to the needs of the patient population, maintain required certifications and training, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and Ochsner compliance and privacy requirements. The role requires continuous walking across OHS property, including indoor and outdoor areas and stairwells in structures of 11 floors or more. It involves medium physical work, prolonged sitting or standing, and the ability to stoop, bend, reach, grab, and use manual dexterity. The schedule must be flexible, with availability for 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of security, law enforcement, or military experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Valid Louisiana driver’s license and clean DMV report.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training and firearms training.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval; proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to continuously walk OHS property, including outdoor and interior areas and stairwells in structures of 11 floors or more.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
Ability to meet medium physical work demands, sit or stand for prolonged periods, and stoop, bend, reach, grab, and use manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

Enforce OHS safety and security rules, regulations, and policies on OHS property.
Conduct routine inspections of OHS on-site and off-site locations.
Investigate assigned accidents and other incidents and report occurrences in a timely manner.
Perform building openings and lockdowns as approved by Administration, along with other assigned safety and security duties.
Participate in emergency response and preparedness drills.
Maintain annual certifications and complete training requirements within required time periods.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Comply with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and promptly report known or suspected unethical conduct or safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.