Healthcare Security Officer - Protect Patients & Staff

Ochsner Health; Pearl Acres (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, guests, and employees across its facilities. The role requires vigilance, clear communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules, conducting inspections, and reporting incidents. Required certifications include BLS, CPI, and a valid driver's license, with IAHSS certification pursued within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in Security, law enforcement, or military.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of practice and clean DMV report.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and firearms training.
• IAHSS Certification to be obtained within 90 days of promotion/hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 other incidents which are assigned and reports all occurrences in a timely manner.
• Performs opening/lockdown of all buildings as approved by Administration and performs other safety and security related duties as assigned.
• 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 respect for privacy and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Windows proficiency

Communication

Disaster readiness

English proficiency

Mobility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety of patients, guests, and employees across its facilities. The role requires vigilance, clear communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety rules, conducting inspections, and reporting incidents. Required certifications include BLS, CPI, and a valid driver's license, with IAHSS certification pursued within 90 days of hire.