Public Safety & Security Programs Lead

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

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.