Security Officer-Armed Sign On Bonus $2500

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides security for patients, guests, and employees as assigned
• Enforces company policies and procedures
• Performs assigned duties to ensure the security of patients, guests, and employees in a courteous and professional manner
• Conducts routine inspections of on‑site and off‑site locations
• Investigates assigned accidents and incidents and reports occurrences in a timely manner
• Performs opening/lockdown of all buildings as approved by Administration
• Performs other safety and security related duties as assigned
• Participates in emergency response and related preparedness drills
• Maintains required annual certifications and completes training within required time periods
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population (respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanations, requesting permissions, communication style)
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements; ensures compliance
• Maintains compliance with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct; reports known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors; patient/employee safety, privacy, and other compliance concerns

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Work Experience: 1 year of experience in Security, law enforcement, or military
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; valid driver’s license in the state of practice with clean DMV report; Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) and firearms training; International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Certification to be obtained within 90 days of promotion/hire; successful completion of the FTO Program within the first 60 days of employment

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval
• Proficiency with Windows‑style applications and keyboard
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying audiences
• Ability to read, write, and speak English