Public Safety Coordinator

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA is seeking a Public Safety Coordinator to support the Director and Manager of Public Safety with administrative duties and security initiatives, including access control, surveillance and incidents.

This unarmed, non-uniformed role collaborates across shifts, prepares statistics, manages inventory, coordinates training, and ensures policy compliance, while overseeing vendor relationships and site security for off-site locations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security experience required.
• 2+ years of security supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer certification preferred or must be obtained within first 90 days; advanced certification within first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and Manager of Public Safety with administrative duties.
• Oversee security technology including access control, surveillance, panic buttons and alarms.
• Coordinate security services across shifts to ensure training per Public Safety policies.
• Prepare security department statistics and monthly/quarterly incident reports.
• Maintain inventory, order equipment and uniforms, and manage the property room.
• Oversee parking and transportation contracts and coordinate security for off-site locations.
• Deliver de-escalation and taser training and work with external vendors on firearm certifications.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce all security policies and procedures.

Skills

Security experience

Supervisory experience

De-escalation training

Education

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or information technology

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world‑class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community‑oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Summary

The Public Safety Coordinator is an unarmed non‑uniformed position that will assist the Director and Manager of Public Safety with administrative duties. The role will be responsible for public safety initiatives and functions such as security technology, including access control, surveillance and investigations, panic buttons and alarms, visitor management and weapons detection. The coordinator will also collaborate with Public Safety leaders across shifts to ensure all colleagues receive training in accordance with STHS Public Safety policies and procedures. Responsibilities include preparing security department statistics, running monthly and quarterly incident reports, maintaining the property room, ordering equipment and uniforms, and managing inventory. The coordinator will oversee parking and transportation contracts, coordinate security services for all off‑site locations, deliver de‑escalation and taser training, and work with external vendors to maintain firearm certifications. The role may also perform supervisory duties, respond to emergencies, and enforce all security policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or information technology preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow written or oral instructions.
• 5+ years of security‑related experience required; security technology experience preferred.
• 2+ years of security‑related supervisory experience preferred.
• No felony convictions.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer certification from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety preferred or must be obtained within the first 90 days; advanced certification within the first year.
• Ownership of a privately owned cellular phone for emergencies and on‑call events.
• Eligibility to work 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday days or nights, including weekends as needed.
• Valid, current state‑issued driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance at own expense.
• Successful criminal and driving record background check before hiring and annually thereafter, with no disqualifying history.
• Desired experience in law enforcement, military, corrections or security; training in conflict resolution and de‑escalation desirable.

Physical Demands

• Good physical health; standing, sitting or walking for long periods.
• Lifting at least 100 pounds.
• Constant effort (67%‑100%): talking, hearing, seeing.
• Frequent effort (34%‑66%): balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling.
• Occasional effort (1%‑33%): lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing stairs, ladders, crawling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.