Healthcare Security Specialist - Patient Safety & Response

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Security professional to protect patients, guests and employees across facilities. The role requires strong communication, vigilance, and the ability to perform routine inspections and incident investigations.

You will handle opening/lockdown duties, participate in drills, and maintain certifications while adapting to diverse patient populations. Applicants must have a high school diploma, 1 year of related experience or military/law enforcement background, and valid

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication to varying levels.
• Team A Essential Personnel; report for duty in a disaster.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Able to walk extensive areas including stairs and exterior spaces.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all company safety and security rules on company property.
• Conducts routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations.
• Investigates accidents and incidents and reports timely.
• Performs opening/lockdown of buildings as directed.
• Participates in emergency response and drills.
• Maintains annual certifications and completes trainings on schedule.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and communicates appropriately.
• Performs other safety and security duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Windows

Verbal & written communication

Disaster response

English language

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows-style applications

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Security professional to protect patients, guests and employees across facilities. The role requires strong communication, vigilance, and the ability to perform routine inspections and incident investigations.

You will handle opening/lockdown duties, participate in drills, and maintain certifications while adapting to diverse patient populations. Applicants must have a high school diploma, 1 year of related experience or military/law enforcement background, and valid