Regional Security Manager - Northshore/MS Gulf Coast

About the role

The Regional Security Manager leads daily operations of the Security Department for Ochsner’s Northshore and Mississippi Gulf Coast locations, overseeing staff, budgeting, emergency preparedness, and liaison with law‑enforcement agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Command all security shifts, supervising Lieutenants, Sergeants, Officers and contracted services.
• Coordinate training exercises, drills and emergency preparedness in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and annually evaluate Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management Plans for security and emergency response.
• Conduct hiring, performance reviews, and corrective actions for security personnel.
• Develop and implement improvement initiatives with security leadership and manage the emergency preparedness function.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience, including 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Valid Louisiana driver’s license.
• Experience in an ambulatory care setting preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Windows‑style applications and data‑entry tools.
• Design and application of computerized intrusion detection, access‑control, and video‑surveillance systems.
• Ability to manage budgets and analyze financial statements.
• Effective verbal and written communication for presenting information to diverse audiences.