Security Officer | FT Evenings | LCMH

Responsibilities

• Responds to security emergencies: Responds to calls for service, in-progress emergencies, and alarms.
• Coordinates scheduled emergency drills.
• Takes action and intervenes per procedure and protocols to mitigate the situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss.
• Engages in dynamic, potentially violent encounters, uses empty-hand control techniques, handcuffs and authorized security weapons according to policy.
• Investigates and reports incidents, and prepares written reports.
• Responds to behavioral health emergencies, de-escalates, and executes hands-on physical interventions under clinical direction.
• Patrols, and conducts surveillance of LCMHS facilities and properties:
• Identifies, assesses and addresses threats and risks to ensure the safety and security of people and property.
• Conducts patrols to protect people and property.
• Provides security escorts for patients, visitors and employees at LCMHS facilities and campuses.
• Controls access to LCMHS facilities and properties.
• Maintains and properly operates equipment including radio, weapons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, emergency vehicles and personal equipment.
• Enforces criminal ordinances and LCMHS health system policies:
• Detects and interdicts criminal activity.
• Detains or arrests offenders per policy.
• Partners with law enforcement.
• Enforces and issues citations for violations of administrative policies such as smoking, visiting, parking and regulations related to safety and security.
• Serves as a department liaison to internal partners, community partners and other customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively read, write, and speak in English.
• Ability to write effective reports and maintain written logs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform duties independently.
• Able to follow complex instructions.
• Able to confront and engage disagreeable and potentially violent people.
• Able to make decisions and apply good judgment in uncertain situations.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Basic computer competency.
• Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to run, or exert intense physical effort in moving or restraining others.
• Work inside and outside and may be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions.
• Able to qualify and maintain proficiency with security techniques, tools, equipment and weapons, e.g.: defensive tactics, body worn camera, handcuffs, expandable baton, body worn camera, radio, conducted energy device and aerosol subject restraint.

Education And Work Experience

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Previous security, law enforcement or military experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations.
• May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.
• Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to run, or exert intense physical effort in moving or restraining others.
• Work inside and outside and may be exposed to unfavorable weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently communicate with visitors, employees, physicians, patients exchanging accurate information.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Able to read, write and speak intelligible English; Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to communicate orally and in written form; must be detail oriented.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
• Must be team oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

About the Role

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.