Armed Security Officer - $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

About the role

Ochsner Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role protects patients, guests and employees, enforces company policies and procedures and carries out assigned duties in a courteous and professional manner. The position is considered Team A Essential Personnel and must report for duty in the event of a disaster.

Key responsibilities

• Enforce all company safety and security rules, regulations and policies on company property.
• Conduct routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations.
• Investigate accidents and incidents assigned and report them promptly.
• Perform building openings and lockdowns as approved by Administration and other safety and security duties as assigned.
• Take part in emergency response and preparedness drills.
• Maintain annual certifications and complete training requirements on time.
• Adapt behaviour to the patient population, respecting privacy and adjusting explanations of services and procedures.
• Stay informed of applicable federal, state and local laws and accreditation standards and ensure compliance.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in security, law enforcement or the military.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver's license in the state of practice and a clean DMV report.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) and firearms training.
• IAHSS certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire or promotion.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to walk the property, including stairwells in an 11-floor building.
• FTO program completion within the first 60 days of employment.

Required skills

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

The job involves medium physical work and possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. Applications are made through the Ochsner careers website.