Security Officer | LCMH | FT Evenings

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital•Lake Charles, LA

46d

About The Position

Responds to, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms taking action and intervening to mitigate situations, protects people and property. Patrols, assesses and secures LCMHS properties and provides escorts and education to internal customers. Enforces criminal ordinances and LCMHS policies and works with law enforcement and other community partners Carries and uses authorized security weapons.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills; Ability to communicate orally and in written form. Must be detail oriented.
Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability. Must be team oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.
Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations.
May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.
Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to run, or exert intense physical effort in moving or restraining others
Work inside and outside and may be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions
Must be able to frequently communicate with visitors, employees, physicians, patients exchanging accurate information.
Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
Acceptable hearing and vision, able to differentiate the colors red, green and yellow.

Nice To Haves

Previous security, law enforcement or military experience preferred.
IAHSS Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) or their professional certification is valued

Responsibilities

Responds to security emergencies
Patrols, and conducts surveillance of LCMHS facilities and properties
Enforces criminal ordinances and LCMHS health system policies
Serves as a department liaison to internal partners, community partners and other customers
Partners with internal customers to identify risk and safety concerns
Provides security, personal safety, workplace violence prevention, and other education to internal customers to support personal safety in and out of the workplace
Provides assistance to patients, visitors and other customers
May participate in organizational regulatory and security committees
Other duties as assigned; may be assigned to work varied hours and locations to meet LCMHS needs
Ability to effectively read, write, and speak in English
Ability to write effective reports and maintain written logs
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to perform duties independently
Ability to follow complex instructions
Performs well in a fast paced environment under stressful conditions
Ability to confront and engage disagreeable and potentially violent people
Ability to make decisions and apply good judgement in uncertain situations
Knowledge of security operations and procedures
Basic computer competency
Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to run, or exert intense physical effort in moving or restraining others
Work inside and outside and may be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions
Ability to qualify and maintain proficiency with security techniques, tools, equipment and weapons, e.g.: defensive tactics, body worn camera, handcuffs, expandable baton, body worn camera, conducted energy device and aerosol subject restraint
All other tasks and duties as assigned.