Supv-Security Sergeant

Ochsner Health; Montegut (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a Security Supervisor to oversee security staff on assigned shifts, guide officers, and ensure effective operation of Security Operations. The role emphasizes enforcing policies, coordinating responses, and maintaining compliance with training requirements.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in security or related fields, with preferred supervisory experience and a valid Louisiana driver’s license. This is a full-time on-site position with disaster readiness responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience required.
• Preferred: 1 year supervisory security experience.
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license with clean DMV report.
• Must pass and maintain BLS, CPI, and firearms training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of security staff on the assigned shift.
• Provide guidance and leadership on policies, procedures, and security services.
• Evaluate incidents and coordinate response and notifications with leadership.
• Complete quarterly security audits and ensure timely, accurate security reports.
• Support emergency response and preparedness drills.
• Maintain annual certifications and training requirements.
• Schedule personnel to avoid unapproved overtime.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Windows

Verbal & written comms

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS certification

CPI training

Firearms training

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 functions in a supervisory capacity over the Security Sergeant and Security Officers on assigned shift and assumes responsibility for the day-to‑day operations of Security Operations. This job provides instruction and guidance to officers on assigned shift including officers from other shifts during cross‑over periods. This job assumes responsibility for the preparation of work schedules, and provides on the job training.

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 -3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience. Preferred – 1 year supervisory experience in security related field.

Certifications

Required -Valid Louisiana driver’s license and clean DMV report.

Must be able to successfully pass and maintain instruction and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and firearms training.

Preferred -Completion of Certified Police Officer of Standard Training Policy Academy (state or federal).

Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• This position is considered Team A Essential Personnel and must report for duty in the event of a disaster.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Coordinates the activity and day‑to‑day operations of security staff on assigned shift.
• Provides guidance and leadership to security staff regarding departmental issues including enforcement of policies and procedures, and security services provided.
• Evaluates incidents of a serious security or sensitive nature and takes appropriate action, including response and notifications and advises security leadership of all notable incidents.
• Completes security audits quarterly or as assigned in a timely manner according to guidelines.
• Ensures all security reports are complete and correct within established time frame.
• Supports leadership in emergency response and related preparedness drills.
• Maintains required annual certifications and completes training requirements within required time periods.
• Oversees scheduling of personnel to avoid overtime not approved by security leadership.
• Performs 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

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 Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.