Security Officer - Hospital Security

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LA:

Hammond | Trade and Support Services | PRN - As Needed

Posted a week ago

Shift: Varies

Exempt:
No

• High School diploma required, or equivalent
• Prefer 3-5 years previous supervisory experience in Security field or customer service

• Must complete and pass the IAHSS Basic course and certification within 3 months of hire into position.
• Incumbent will be trained as required, attend in‑services and meetings as required.
• Must exhibit excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Must possess the ability to think on one’s feet and make quick decisions
• Knowledge of restraining, handcuffing, State and Federal criminal codes, universal precautions, PPE, MOAB, etc.

• Push:
  Frequently
• Pull:
  Frequently
• Carry:
  Frequently
• Lift:
  Frequently
• Sit:
  Occasionally
• Stand:
  Frequently
• Squat:
  Occasionally
• Kneel:
  Occasionally
• Forward Bend:
  Frequently
• Stairs:
  Frequently
• Walk:
  Constantly

• Analyzes incidents and decides action to be taken
• Evaluates current environment, activity or emergency room, weather conditions, crime, stats, census, PEC/OPC, etc. and directs staff accordingly
• Releases valuables to non‑family members or next of kin
• Disposition of remains
• Reviews reports for accuracy and offers suggestions, improvements, etc.

• Patrols indoors and outdoors to ensure that security standards are met and maintained.
• Adheres to and enforces hospital security, traffic, and parking policies and procedures.
• Observes and reports unsafe conditions and any unusual conditions. Example: malfunctioning of air conditioning/heating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Assists patients, visitors, and staff as directed.
• Escorts personnel to and from vehicles upon request.
• Escorts PEC and Psychiatric patients out to smoke upon request.
• Can inspect unauthorized parcels coming into or leaving the hospital.
• Sounds fire alarm if discovers fire, directs the Fire Department and hospital personnel in the event of fire and assists in extinguishing the fire.
• Completes incident report using Security Incident Report form and any additional forms as necessary for all incidents. Incident reports to be filed in Security Director’s office.
• Shows competency in applying correct and effective crisis prevention and intervention techniques, after completion of training class.
• Shows competency in understanding distinctions between administrative and clinical seclusion and restraint.
• Shows competency in varying interaction techniques based on age of patient.
• Shows competency in performing BAT (Breath Alcohol Test) after completion of training class.
• Shows competency in performing Urine Collection for drug testing after completion of training class.
• Shows competency in performing “Morgue Access” and “Release of Bodies” according to training guidelines.
• Shows competency in performing “Patient Valuables Collection” according to training guidelines.
• Shows competency in performing After hours Courier Functions according to training guidelines.
• Maintains radio communications in a professional manner
• Maintains high visibility while on assigned post
• Patrols all parking lots in hospital security vehicle looking for suspicious activity and responds to such activity as necessary. Reports unsafe vehicle conditions/concerns immediately.
• Adheres to North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• All other duties assigned.
• Maintains a valid Louisiana driver’s license.
• Concierge duties including customer service, greeting and directing visitors, checking in visitors when required, enforcing access controls, and any other related duties.