Public Safety Coordinator

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Wheeler Heights (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is seeking a Public Safety Coordinator (unarmed, non-uniformed) to assist the Director and Manager with administrative duties and to support security initiatives across all locations.

The role covers access control, surveillance, investigations, visitor management, alarms, and coordination with leaders to ensure training adherence to STHS policies, with responsibilities for reporting, equipment orders, inventory, and transportation contracts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security-related experience required; security technology experience preferred.
• 2+ years of security-related supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• IAHSS Basic Certification obtained within 90 days; Advanced Certification within the first year.
• Must own a privately owned cellular phone for emergencies and on-call events.
• Must be eligible and willing to work 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday day and/or night, including weekends as needed.
• Valid state driver's license; provide proof of automobile insurance at own expense.
• Criminal and driving record background check required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary instructor for de-escalation and taser training courses.
• Collaborate with external training vendors on firearm certifications and qualifications.
• Develop a comprehensive on-the-job training curriculum approved by the Manager and Director of Public Safety.
• Work with Shift Supervisors and Senior Public Safety Officers to ensure consistent on-the-job training across all shifts.
• Assist with Public Safety supervisory duties as needed and respond to all emergency situations, alerting local authorities when required.
• Enforce and follow all Security and STHS policies and procedures, and complete any additional duties assigned.

Skills

Public safety coordination

Training development

De-escalation training

Policy compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in criminal justice or information technology

IAHSS Basic Certification

IAHSS Advanced Certification

Certified Healthcare Security Officer Certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Public Safety Coordinator is an unarmed, non-uniformed position that assists the Director and Manager of Public Safety with administrative duties. The role involves public safety initiatives and functions such as security technology—including access control, surveillance, investigations, panic buttons, alarms, visitor management, and weapons detection—collaborating with Public Safety leaders across shifts to ensure training adherence to St. Tammany Health System (STHS) policies, assisting with security statistics, reports, equipment ordering, inventory maintenance, parking and transportation contracts, and coordinating security services for all STHS off‑site locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary instructor for de‑escalation and taser training courses.
• Collaborate with external training vendors to keep Public Safety colleagues updated on firearm certifications and qualifications.
• Develop a comprehensive on‑the‑job training curriculum approved by the Manager and Director of Public Safety.
• Work with Shift Supervisors and Senior Public Safety Officers to ensure consistent on‑the‑job training across all shifts.
• Assist with Public Safety supervisory duties as needed and respond to all emergency situations, alerting local authorities when required.
• Enforce and follow all Security and STHS policies and procedures, and complete any additional duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in criminal justice or information technology preferred.
• Must 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.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer Certification from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety preferred; must obtain within the first 90 days of employment and advance certification within the first year.
• Must own a privately owned cellular phone for emergencies and on‑call events.
• Must be eligible and willing to work 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday day and/or night, including weekends as needed.
• IAHSS Basic Certification obtained within 90 days of employment; IAHSS Advanced Certification within the first year of employment.
• Valid and current state‑issued driver’s license required.
• Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance at their own expense, meeting at least the state minimum liability coverage limits.
• Must successfully pass a criminal and driving record background check prior to hiring and annually thereafter.
• Desired experience in law enforcement, military, corrections, or security.
• Training and experience with conflict resolution and ability to de‑escalate hostile situations desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The position requires good physical health, including standing or walking for long periods, standing, sitting or walking for long periods, and lifting at least 100 pounds. Physical effort distribution: constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing; frequently (34%-66%) – balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling; occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing stairs or 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.