Armed Security Officer - Up to $1500 Sign on Bonus

Ochsner Health; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA is seeking a Security professional to enforce safety and protect patients, staff, and visitors. You will conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and respond in emergencies while maintaining certifications and following SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of security/military experience, and hold required certifications; flexibility for 24/7 coverage is required to support disaster readiness and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• Armed police officer with LA or Federal law experience preferred.
• POST certification or Military Police equivalent desirable.
• Valid LA driver's license with clean DMV record.
• CPI training and firearms training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforces safety rules, regulations, and policies on company property.
• Conducts routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations.
• Investigates accidents and incidents and reports findings promptly.
• Performs safety and security duties per SOPs.
• Participates in emergency response and drills.
• Maintains annual certifications and training requirements.
• Adapts communication to patient populations and respects privacy.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Windows apps

Verbal communication

Written communication

Disaster readiness

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job follows established procedures and under the supervision of the shift supervisor, provides security for patients, employees, as assigned and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Enforces company policies and procedures and performs assigned duties that ensure the security of patients, guests, and employees in a courteous and professional manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• 1 yearSecurity, law enforcement, or military.
• Previous experience or is presently, an armed police officer with a Louisiana or Federal Law.
• Enforcement Agency (reserve status is acceptable) and has had arrest power and been assigned in an active law enforcement capacity.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Completion of Certified Police Officer of Standard Training Policy Academy (state, federal, or military).
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification or Military Police equivalent
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license and clean DMV report
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and firearms training
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification to be obtained within 90 days of promotion/hire
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the FTO Program within the first 60 days of employment

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• This position is considered Team A Essential Personnel and must report for duty in the event of a disaster.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Enforces all company safety and security rules, regulations and policies on company property.
• Conducts routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations of the company.
• Investigates accidents and incidents as assigned and report all occurrences in a timely manner.
• Performs safety and security related duties as assigned and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in emergency response and related preparedness drills.
• Maintains required annual certifications and completes training requirements within required time periods.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.