Healthcare Security Officer — Protecting Patients & Staff

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

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.