Armed Security Officer — Healthcare Campus Guardian

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, guests and staff across our Lafayette campus. The role emphasizes enforcing safety rules, conducting patrols, and rapid incident reporting in a compassionate, professional manner.

Required: High School diploma, 1 year in security or related field, BLS, valid Louisiana driver's license, CPI and firearms training; IAHSS certification within 90 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have data entry skills and be proficient with Windows applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Team A Essential Personnel status and disaster duty readiness.
• Must be able to walk/stand for long periods across campus.

Responsibilities

• Enforce company safety and security rules and policies on all properties.
• Conduct routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and report findings promptly.
• Perform opening/lockdown of buildings as directed by Administration; support safety duties.
• Participate in emergency response drills and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to privacy and compliance standards and adapt to patient population needs.

Skills

Data entry

Windows proficiency

Verbal & written comms

Disaster reporting

English literacy

Stamina for walking/standing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, guests and staff across our Lafayette campus. The role emphasizes enforcing safety rules, conducting patrols, and rapid incident reporting in a compassionate, professional manner.

Required: High School diploma, 1 year in security or related field, BLS, valid Louisiana driver's license, CPI and firearms training; IAHSS certification within 90 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.