Public Safety Training & Security 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

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.