Public Safety Officer (Armed)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain—a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities.

About the role

Perform all duties and assignments of an armed security officer and report to and assist Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captain, and the Director with watch-related duties and hospital security responsibilities. Officers patrol the interior and exterior grounds of the hospital to protect property and assist in providing a safe environment for all patients, visitors, physicians, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Standing posts and dealing with physician emergency committals
• Report writing and log keeping
• Security and parking lot patrols
• Escorts and property collections
• Respond to all emergency situations and alert local authorities when required
• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic on hospital property
• Monitor visitors and issue passes after hours
• Assist medical staff with restraining and/or detaining specific types of hospital patients
• Enforce and follow all Security and St. Tammany Health System (STHS) policies and procedures
• Drive a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform essential job duties

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written or oral instructions
• 2+ years of armed security related experience
• Certified by a State-certified, recognized, and STHS-approved firearms, handcuffing, and/or law enforcement training entity
• No felony convictions
• Own and maintain a privately owned cellular phone for emergencies and on-call events
• Satisfactorily complete firearm training, written tests, and qualify on the firing range; annual firearms recertification required
• Eligible and willing to work 12-hour shifts, day and/or night, including weekends
• Follow the Use of Force policy and all STHS procedures
• Sign the STHS firearm affidavit
• State Firearms Certification required
• Valid and current state-issued driver’s license
• Maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance meeting at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of residence
• Clearance of driving record check; driving records must not contain:
  • Suspended or revoked driver’s license
  • 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months
  • 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months
  • 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months
  • At-fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years
  • Leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months
  • Reckless driving within the past 12 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior certification or registration with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners
• Prior experience as a Police Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified law enforcement officer, federal law enforcement officer, military enforcement officer, or armed hospital security officer
• Training and experience with conflict resolution and ability to de-escalate hostile situations

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health
• Standing, sitting, or walking for long periods of time
• Lifting at least 100 pounds
• Work with a moderate level of noise
• Physical effort required:
  • Constant (67%–100%): talking, hearing, seeing
  • Frequently (34%–66%): balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling
  • Occasionally (1%–33%): lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crawling

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours
• 12-hour shifts: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and/or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
• Monday–Friday, with rotating holidays and weekends