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

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The Security Officer provides security for patients, guests, and employees; enforces Ochsner Health System policies and procedures; and performs assigned duties to maintain security in a courteous and professional manner. The role includes routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations, investigating assigned accidents and incidents, opening and locking down buildings as approved by Administration, and participating in emergency response and preparedness drills. The officer maintains required certifications and training and adapts interactions to the needs of the patient population, including respecting privacy and adjusting explanations and communication style. This position is designated Team A Essential Personnel and requires reporting for duty in the event of a disaster. It requires the ability to walk continuously throughout OHS property, including indoor and outdoor areas and stairwells in a building of 11 floors or more. The role requires a flexible schedule, including potential 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability. The position is classified as Medium Work, involving occasional exertion of 20 to 50 pounds, frequent exertion of 10 to 25 pounds, and constant exertion of up to 10 pounds. Prolonged sitting or standing and stooping, bending, reaching, grabbing, and manual dexterity are also required. The routine role does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

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) certification and firearms training.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval; proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to continuously walk OHS property, including outdoor and interior areas and stairwells in a structure with 11 or more floors.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
Ability to exert the force described for Medium Work and to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, grab with arms and hands, and perform tasks requiring 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.
Open and lock down buildings as approved by Administration and perform other assigned safety and security duties.
Participate in emergency response and preparedness drills.
Maintain required annual certifications and complete training within required time periods.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy and requesting permissions.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Comply with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, and immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.