Security Response Officer

St. Francis Medical Center • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Security Response Officer works collaboratively with hospital staff to provide a safe environment for our stakeholders. This role involves proactively addressing and deescalating tense situations and/or conflict, responding to requests for security assistance, and working with law enforcement as needed. The officer enforces hospital security policies and procedures, investigates incidents, and prepares written reports. The primary role and responsibility are to serve as the hospital's emergency 'First Responder'.

Requirements

• Prior law enforcement, Military, and/or Corrections preferred
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Certification required - Texas Guardian Course
• Effective Communication
• Customer Service
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, visitors, and other guests and provides information to assist them in getting to their specific designations.
• Manages wheelchair distribution and provides security escorts for guests and employees to and from vehicles as requested.
• Patrols premises to ensure security of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Proactively addresses and deescalates tense situations and/or conflict.
• Responds to requests for security assistance and works with local law enforcement as needed.
• Responds to all hospital emergency Codes, excluding medical codes.
• Investigates incidents and prepares written reports.
• Enforces hospital security policies and procedures.
• Serves as the hospital's Emergency First Responders.
• Carries a registered firearm for protection and prevention of conflict.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED