Security Officer (Unarmed) - PRN

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a Security Officer to protect patients, guests, and staff across the campus. You will enforce safety rules, perform routine site inspections, investigate incidents, and support emergency drills as part of a professional security team.

Responsibilities include opening/locking buildings, managing visitor access, and maintaining required certifications while ensuring courteous, compliant service for a diverse population.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Team A Essential Personnel; report for duty during disaster events.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Able to walk long distances across campus and surrounding areas.
• Flexibility to work 24/7, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Enforces safety rules and policies on company property.
• Conducts routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations.
• Investigates incidents and reports findings promptly.
• Performs opening/lockdown of buildings as approved.
• Participates in emergency response drills and preparedness.
• Maintains annual certifications and training within deadlines.
• Operates and manages visitor management system.
• Adapts interaction with patients and staff for privacy and clarity.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Windows applications

Verbal and written communication

Disaster readiness

English language

Walk/ patrol security

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job provides security for patients, guests and employees as assigned; enforces company policies and procedures; and performs assigned duties that ensure the security of patients, guests, and employees in a courteous and professional manner. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Required - None

Certifications

• Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (within 30 days from hire)
• Valid driver's license in the state of practice and clean DMV report
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) (within 60 days from hire)
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification to be obtained within 90 days of promotion/hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individual.
• This position is considered Team A Essential Personnel and must report for duty in the event of a disaster.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Ability to continuously walk the company property including outside areas, interior areas, using stairwells in 11 floor plus structure.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Enforces all company safety and security rules, regulations, and policies on company property.
• Conducts routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations of the company.
• Investigates accidents and other incidents which are assigned and reports all occurrences in a timely manner.
• Performs opening/lockdown of all buildings as approved by Administration.
• Participates in emergency response and related preparedness drills.
• Maintains required annual certifications and completes training requirements within required time periods.
• Operates and manages our visitor management system.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sede