Public Safety Officer
LCMC Health
- New Orleans, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external. Patrols assigned area on a constant basis to maintain crowd control and order.
- Performs safety and equipment inspections.
- Provides information and assistance to patients, visitors, staff and the general public.
- Responds to all calls for assistance immediately unless involved in or responding to an emergency situation. Documents details on incident reports as needed.
- Operates security screening equipment, access control systems, video security and intrusion detection systems.
- Reports and controls unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions or other irregularities.
- Completes the required paperwork to account for all security-related actions.
- Follows the Hospital's Public Safety Department Firearms policy and the Use of Force policy.
- Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of appropriate work experience.
- Required: 1 year of directly related experience (security, law enforcement, military).
- Required: Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Certificate (CPI, NCI-CPI) - Crisis Prevention Institute
- Required: Defensive Driving Certification - Defensive Driving Certification Issuer
- Required: Annual Baton Training - LCMC Health
- Must be proficient in English with verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge and use of security equipment to include radio's, alarm systems, CCTV systems, etc.
- Proficient in the use of CPI and must be able to deescalate situations involving aggressive, combative and other behavior health issues pertaining to patients.
- Ability to transport patients as required.
- Willing to be trained, skilled, and proficient with handcuffs, baton, OC spray, and restraining.
- Ability to pass the LCMC Active Shooter Course (practical) annually.
- Trains with PR-24 baton and OC spray.
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do