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Public Safety Officer Job at West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA 70072

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  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

Provides routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external:

Patrols assigned area on a constant basis to maintain safety, security, crowd control and order.
Responds to domestic/patient/employee/visitor disturbances, processes lost and found and deescalates situations involving combative/aggressive personnel.
Works jointly with NOPD to detain persons who commit domestic violence, auto burglary, theft, drug violations and other arrestable offenses.
Performs special/covert operations to prevent car theft, car burglaries, etc.
Assists victims with restraining orders.
Attends scenario-based annual training for Active Shooter, weapons qualification, CPI and other mandatory departmental requirements.
Reports and controls unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions or other irregularities:

Identifies, badges and restricts access for identified offenders who visit the campus.
Enforces parking, train traffic and semi-truck redirection.
Responds to codes and other calls for assistance immediately unless involved in or responding to an emergency situation.
Sets out barricades for blocking spaces for maintenance, construction, VIP and other events.
Delivers food trays, lab specimen, pharmacy drugs, mail, nourishment, etc.
Assistance to staff/patient:

Assists behavioral health, ED and care center staff with restraining aggressive and combative patients/personnel.
Utilizes a medical detector to search patient for weapons/contraband.
Provides transport services for inclement weather shuttle, behavioral health patients, care center patients, rapid response medical team, staff, etc.
Equipment operation:

Operates security screening equipment, accesses control systems, video security and intrusion detection systems, and maintains control of patient valuables given to security.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

3 years directly related Security experience required.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required, but Police Academy Graduate is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

As required by jurisdiction- Must have knowledge of local, state and federal laws that may include organized training from a Law Enforcement Academy Topics. Professionalism, ethics, laws and criminal codes, crisis intervention, universal precautions, firearms defensive tactics and handcuffing.

Training from a police academy.

As required by jurisdiction, must be skilled with firearms, handcuffs and restraining and be able to supervise and instruct other officers on the proper use of the above

Must have the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.

Interact with customers who may be criminal, violent, disruptive, combative, disoriented, etc.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider is required from the American Heart Association

Non-Violent Crisis Prevention from the Crisis Prevention Institute is required.

Defensive Driving Certification from a Defensive Driving Certification Issuer is preferred.

Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) is preferred.

Annual Firearm Training from LCMC Health is required.

Annual Baton Training from LCMC Health is preferred.

P.O.S.T. Certification from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS NOTES

Valid Louisiana Driver's License.

Firearm Certification is required from LCMC approved certification professionals.

CPI required within orientation period.

P.O.S.T. Certification is required if officer has outside law enforcement powers.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Does this position formally supervise employees? No
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Heavy: Heavy physical requirements- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Sitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Taste or smell - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Near Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
Depth Perception - Moderate
Hearing - Accurate

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL

Bloodborne pathogens - Not Anticipated
Chemical - Not Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Not Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
Radiation - Not Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated

POPULATION SERVED

Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No
Adult (16 and up): No

Hiring Requirements

Job Details

  • Job ProfileJob Profile1000945 - Public Safety Officer Senior
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  • Worker Sub-TypeWorker Sub-TypePRN
  • Worker TypeWorker TypeEmployee
  • Time TypeTime TypePart time
  • Compensation GradeCompensation GradeGEN-05
  • Primary LocationPrimary LocationWJMC - 1101 Medical Center Blvd.
  • Primary Job Posting LocationPrimary Job Posting LocationWest Jefferson Medical Center
  • Additional LocationsAdditional Locations(empty)
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  • Scheduled Weekly HoursScheduled Weekly Hours12
  • Work ShiftWork ShiftVariable Hours (United States of America)
  • Recruiting Start DateRecruiting Start Date03/01/2023
  • Target Hire DateTarget Hire Date03/01/2023
  • Target End DateTarget End Date(empty)

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  • Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIESProvides routine security patrols of campus, both internal and external:Patrols assigned area on a constant basis to maintain safety, security, crowd control and order.
Responds to domestic/patient/employee/visitor disturbances, processes lost and found and deescalates situations involving combative/aggressive personnel.
Works jointly with NOPD to detain persons who commit domestic violence, auto burglary, theft, drug violations and other arrestable offenses.
Performs special/covert operations to prevent car theft, car burglaries, etc.
Assists victims with restraining orders.
Attends scenario-based annual training for Active Shooter, weapons qualification, CPI and other mandatory departmental requirements.
Reports and controls unauthorized or suspicious persons, unsafe conditions or other irregularities:Identifies, badges and restricts access for identified offenders who visit the campus.
Enforces parking, train traffic and semi-truck redirection.
Responds to codes and other calls for assistance immediately unless involved in or responding to an emergency situation.
Sets out barricades for blocking spaces for maintenance, construction, VIP and other events.
Delivers food trays, lab specimen, pharmacy drugs, mail, nourishment, etc.
Assistance to staff/patient:Assists behavioral health, ED and care center staff with restraining aggressive and combative patients/personnel.
Utilizes a medical detector to search patient for weapons/contraband.
Provides transport services for inclement weather shuttle, behavioral health patients, care center patients, rapid response medical team, staff, etc.
Equipment operation:Operates security screening equipment, accesses control systems, video security and intrusion detection systems, and maintains control of patient valuables given to security.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS3 years directly related Security experience required.EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma/GED or equivalent required, but Police Academy Graduate is preferred.SKILLS AND ABILITIESAs required by jurisdiction- Must have knowledge of local, state and federal laws that may include organized training from a Law Enforcement Academy Topics. Professionalism, ethics, laws and criminal codes, crisis intervention, universal precautions, firearms defensive tactics and handcuffing.Training from a police academy.As required by jurisdiction, must be skilled with firearms, handcuffs and restraining and be able to supervise and instruct other officers on the proper use of the aboveMust have the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.Interact with customers who may be criminal, violent, disruptive, combative, disoriented, etc.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSBasic Life Support Health Care Provider is required from the American Heart AssociationNon-Violent Crisis Prevention from the Crisis Prevention Institute is required.Defensive Driving Certification from a Defensive Driving Certification Issuer is preferred.Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) is preferred.Annual Firearm Training from LCMC Health is required.Annual Baton Training from LCMC Health is preferred.P.O.S.T. Certification from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is preferred.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS NOTESValid Louisiana Driver's License.Firearm Certification is required from LCMC approved certification professionals.CPI required within orientation period.P.O.S.T. Certification is required if officer has outside law enforcement powers.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSDoes this position formally supervise employees? No
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDSHeavy: Heavy physical requirements- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSSitting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Walking - Continuous (67-100% of day)
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Taste or smell - Frequent (36-66% of day)
Talk or hear - Continuous (67-100% of day)
SENSORY REQUIREMENTSNear Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
Far Vision - Very Accurate 20/20
Depth Perception - Moderate
Hearing - Accurate
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIALBloodborne pathogens - Not Anticipated
Chemical - Not Anticipated
Airborne communicable diseases - Not Anticipated
Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
Radiation - Not Anticipated
Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
Other (List) - Not Anticipated
POPULATION SERVEDNeonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No
Adult (16 and up): No

  • The Safety/Security Officer is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment on hospital campus for patients, visitors and staff. This is accomplished by performing proactive foot and vehicle patrol of hospital property. Other duties include enforement of hospital rules, investigation of incidents on property, responding to emergency alarms and codes and assisting patients, visitors and staff with various customer services such as escorts, auto assistance and directions.

GED / High School Diploma: R Bachelor’s Degree: Master’s Degree: Other (Specify):

Certification(s): IAHSS Basic or Advance certification preferred. Successful certification with firearms, handcuffs, and personal defense equipment as assigned.
Licensure(s): Valid LA Drivers License
Registration(s):maintain CPI, CPR and Defensive Driving certifications.
Related Experience (Specify months or years): One(1) year directly related experience required

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.77 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Marrero, LA 70072: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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