Unarmed Security Officer - St. Mary Campus

About the role

Ochsner Health is hiring a full-time Unarmed Security Officer for its St. Mary campus in the Morgan City/Houma-Raceland area of Louisiana. The officer provides security for patients, guests and employees as assigned, enforces company policies and procedures and carries out duties that protect people 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 safety, security rules, regulations and policies on company property.
• Conduct routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations.
• Investigate assigned accidents and incidents and report them promptly.
• Perform building openings and lockdowns as approved by Administration.
• Take part in emergency response and preparedness drills.
• Maintain annual certifications and complete required training.
• Operate and manage the visitor management system.
• Adapt behaviour to the patient population, respecting privacy and adjusting explanations and communication style.
• Stay informed of applicable laws, accreditation standards and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; no work experience required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) within 60 days of hire.
• IAHSS certification to be obtained within 90 days of promotion or hire.
• Valid driver's license in the state of practice and a clean DMV report.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; ability to walk the property, including stairwells in an 11-floor building.
• Flexible schedule, including 24/7, weekends, holidays and on-call availability.
• Medium physical work, occasional lifting of 20 to 50 pounds, and possible exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications.

Required skills

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