System Security Investigator

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The System Security Investigator conducts in-depth investigations into internal security violations, potential employee misconduct, theft, fraud, threats, and other crimes directly related to or occurring on LCMHS properties. The investigator will provide consultation, design, and implement proactive risk mitigation methodology using risk assessments, statistical analysis, and intelligence gathering from other agencies and databases. As a non-government investigative entity, LCMHS Investigators must rely on their ability to influence, not direct, and develop and maintain professional working relationships with a variety of individuals, business units, and outside organizations. They must be able to provide written and oral reports in a concise, timely, and accurate manner, free of grammatical errors, and apply federal and state rules of civil procedure related to evidence, arrest powers, libel, and slander. Investigators must handle sensitive matters with complete confidentiality, work with multiple work units and outside agencies, and schedule meetings with key stakeholders. A broad knowledge base in healthcare is required, necessitating ongoing training throughout the system. Investigators must also meet and maintain all Security Officer and Lead Security Officer expectations and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of security related experience preferred with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Previous security, law enforcement or military experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficiency in the use of computers is required.
• Ability to qualify and maintain proficiency with security tools, equipment and weapons.
• Must be able to frequently communicate with visitors, employees, physicians, patients exchanging accurate information.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patients, family, peers, medical personnel, and partners outside LCMHS.
• Acceptable hearing and vision, and able to differentiate the colors red, green, and yellow.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, assist, and conduct administrative investigations into possible employee misconduct.
• Assess, identify, and conduct preliminary investigations into possible crimes committed on LCMHS property or involving LCMHS employees.
• Identify risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to lead and influence in a large, complex organization.
• Produces timely, accurate investigative reports.
• Ability to multi-task several types of investigations.
• Understands the laws and statutes impacting methods used in successful investigations.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Organize and attend meetings, training, and conferences throughout LCMHS.
• Reports to Security Manager.
• All other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Provide consultation, design, and implement proactive risk mitigation methodology using Risk Assessments, Statistical Analysis, and Intelligence gathering using other agencies and databases.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with a variety of individuals, business units, and outside organizations.
• Provide written and oral reports in a concise, timely, and accurate manner free of grammatical errors.
• Apply the federal and state rules of civil procedure as related to evidence, arrest powers, libel, and slander.
• Handle sensitive matters and material with complete confidentiality.
• Work with multiple work units and outside agencies.
• Schedule meetings with the ability to identify key stake holders for meetings purpose.
• Maintain a broad knowledge base as it relates to healthcare which will require training throughout the system at various times.
• Meet and maintain all Security Officer and Lead Security Officer expectations and Standards.
• Effectively read, write, and speak in English.
• 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 judgment 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 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, radio, conducted energy device and aerosol subject restraint.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED