Security Officer-Armed- $2500 Sign on Bonus

Ochsner Health•Crowley, LA

About The Position

This job provides armed 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 conducts inspections of company locations, investigates assigned accidents and incidents, supports building opening and lockdown procedures, and participates in emergency response and preparedness activities. It also requires adapting communication and conduct to the needs and privacy of the patient population, maintaining certifications and completing required training, and staying current with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The position is designated Team A Essential Personnel and must report for duty in the event of a disaster. It involves continuously walking company property, including outdoor and interior areas and stairwells in structures of 11 or more floors. The work is classified as Medium Work, involving exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Although routine duties do not involve exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, potential exposure may occur. Work in the healthcare setting may include contact with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases, entry into isolation rooms, and occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or waste. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program within the first 60 days. The employer offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

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) certification and firearms training.
Obtain International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) certification within 90 days of promotion or hire.
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 keyboard use.
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 exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.

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 approved building opening and lockdown procedures and 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, respecting privacy and adapting introductions, explanations, permission requests, and communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.
Report for duty during a disaster as Team A Essential Personnel.