Public Safety Officer

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deliver healthcare with heart

Be part of a community

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a security professional to patrol campus grounds, monitor access points, and ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors. You will respond to incidents, perform equipment inspections, and document events in incident reports with accuracy.

The role requires English proficiency, computer and CCTV operation skills, and adherence to the hospital's use-of-force policies. A flexible shift pattern supports patient-centered care at West Jefferson Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED or 2 years of appropriate work experience.
• Relevant prior experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine security patrols of campus, internal and external areas.
• Performs safety and equipment inspections.
• Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, staff and the general public.
• Responds to all calls for assistance and documents details in incident reports as needed.
• Operates security screening equipment, access control, video security and intrusion systems.
• Reports and controls unauthorized or suspicious persons and unsafe conditions.
• Completes required paperwork for security-related actions.
• Follows LCMC Health firearms and Use of Force policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Security equipment

De-escalation

Patrol operations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Radio systems

Alarm systems

CCTV systems

Job description

Your job is more than a job

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Provides routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external. Patrols assigned area on a constant basis to maintain crowd control and order.
• Performs safety and equipment inspections.
• Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, staff and the general public.
• Responds to all calls for assistance immediately unless involved in or responding to an emergency situation. Documents details on incident reports as needed.
• Operates security screening equipment, access control systems, video security and intrusion detection systems.
• Reports and controls unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions or other irregularities.
• Completes the required paperwork to account for all security-related actions.
• Follows the Hospital's Public Safety Department Firearms policy and the Use of Force policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of appropriate work experience.
• Relevant prior experience is not required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certificate (CPI, NCI-CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
• Required: Defensive Driving Certification - Defensive Driving Certification Issuer
• Required: Annual Baton Training - LCMC Health

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be proficient in English with verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and use of security equipment to include radio's, alarm systems, CCTV systems, etc.
• Proficient in the use of CPI and must be able to deescalate situations involving aggressive, combative and other behavior health issues pertaining to patients.
• Ability to transport patients as required.
• Willing to be trained, skilled, and proficient with handcuffs, baton, OC spray, and restraining.
• Ability to pass the LCMC Active Shooter Course (practical) annually.
• Trains with PR-24 baton and OC spray.

Work Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we've been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems - it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.