We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - 1 year Security, law enforcement, or military.
Previous experience or is presently, an armed police officer with a Louisiana or Federal Law
Enforcement Agency (reserve status is acceptable) and has had arrest power and been assigned in an active law enforcement capacity.

Certifications

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Completion of Certified Police Officer of Standard Training Policy Academy (state or federal).

Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification

Valid Louisiana driver’s license and clean DMV report

Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and firearms training.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• This position is considered Team A Essential Personnel and must report for duty in the event of a disaster.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
  

Job Duties

• Enforces all company safety and security rules, regulations and policies on company property.
• Conducts routine inspections of on-site and off-site locations of the company.
• Investigates accidents and incidents as assigned and report all occurrences in a timely manner.
• Performs safety and security related duties as assigned and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participates in emergency response and related preparedness drills.
• Maintains required annual certifications and completes training requirements within required time periods.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.
  

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environments through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the state of Colorado are not eligible for remote work position .

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