Healthcare Public Safety & Security Coordinator

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Public Safety Coordinator in Covington, LA. This unarmed, non-uniformed role supports the Public Safety Director and Manager with administrative duties and security initiatives across the main campus and offsite locations.

You will manage access control, surveillance, incident reporting, parking contracts, and training programs including de-escalation and taser instruction, ensuring compliance with STHS policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or information technology preferred.
• 5+ years of security related experience is required; security technology experience preferred.
• 2+ years of security-related supervisory experience is preferred.
• IAHSS Basic Certification obtained within 90 days; Advanced Certification within first year preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks throughout employment.
• Must be able to work 8-hour shifts, including days/nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and Manager of Public Safety with administrative duties.
• Lead public safety initiatives including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly security incident reports and maintain statistics.
• Oversee parking and transportation contracts and coordination for main campus and offsite locations.
• Develop and deliver on-the-job training curricula and de-escalation training, including taser training.
• Coordinate with external training vendors for fire-arm certifications and qualifications.

Skills

Security operations

Supervisory experience

De-escalation training

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or information technology preferred

Tools

Access control systems

Surveillance technology

Job description

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Public Safety Coordinator in Covington, LA. This unarmed, non-uniformed role supports the Public Safety Director and Manager with administrative duties and security initiatives across the main campus and offsite locations.

You will manage access control, surveillance, incident reporting, parking contracts, and training programs including de-escalation and taser instruction, ensuring compliance with STHS policies.