Armed Hospital Public Safety Officer

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking an Armed Security Officer for full-time, 12-hour shifts, day and night coverage with rotating holidays.

You will patrol hospital grounds, respond to emergencies, manage passes, and assist clinical staff with safety and incident response. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years of armed security experience, and current state firearms certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, read/write capability.
• 2+ years of armed security-related experience required.
• Must be state-certified in firearms, handcuffing, or law enforcement training.
• No felony convictions; firearms recertification annually; able to work 12-hour shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of an armed security officer and support supervisory staff.
• Patrol hospital interior and exterior; escort and parking lot duties; respond to emergencies.
• Monitor traffic, issue passes after hours, and assist with restraining or detaining patients as needed.
• Follow hospital security policies and procedures and complete incident reports.

Skills

Armed security

Patrol

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

State firearms certification

Driver's license

Job description

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking an Armed Security Officer for full-time, 12-hour shifts, day and night coverage with rotating holidays.

You will patrol hospital grounds, respond to emergencies, manage passes, and assist clinical staff with safety and incident response. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years of armed security experience, and current state firearms certification.