Job DescriptionSecurity OfficerOur Lady of the AngelsBogalusa, LAJob Summary: Works collaboratively with hospital staff to provide a safe environment for our stakeholders. Proactively addresses and deescalates tense situations and/or conflict. Responds to requests for security assistance and works with law enforcement as needed. Enforces hospital security policies and procedures. Investigates incidents and prepares written reports. The primary role and responsibility are to serve as the hospital's emergency First Responder .Minimum Requirements: 2 years required - prior law enforcement, Military, and/or Corrections preferred. HS Diploma or equivalent. Certification required - LA POST Firearms Qualifications and Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA). Effective Communication. Customer Service. Attention to detail.#CBResponsibilities
- Greets patients, visitors, and other guests and provides information to assist them in getting to their specific designations.
- Manages wheelchair distribution and provides security escorts for guests and employees to and from vehicles as requested.
- Patrols premises to ensure security of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Proactively addresses and deescalates tense situations and/or conflict.
- Responds to requests for security assistance and works with local law enforcement as needed.
- Responds to all hospital emergency Codes, excluding medical codes.
- Investigates incidents and prepares written reports.
- Enforces hospital security policies and procedures..
- Serves as the hospital's Emergency First Responders.
- Carries a registered firearm for protection and prevention of conflict.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
- 2 years required - prior law enforcement, Military, and/or Corrections preferred
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Certification required - LA POST Firearms Qualifications and Physical Readiness Assessment (PRA)
- BLS Certification
- Effective Communication
- Customer Service
- Attention to detail
About Us Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals. Our Lady of the Angels Hospital's exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.