Security Sergeant

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

About the role

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience.
• 1 year supervisory experience in a security-related field.
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license and clean DMV report.
• Must be able to successfully pass and maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and firearms training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Police Officer of Standard Training Policy Academy (state or federal).
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification.

Skills

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.