Security Officer Unarmed

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Security Officer Unarmed you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The security officers at this facility serve our customers and employees by monitoring our grounds and buildings to provide a safe and secured environment for patient care. Our guards are unarmed and function only as a monitoring and reporting entity. Situations requiring physical intervention will be reported immediately to the Alexandria Police Department for resolution. Security guards will physically intervene only in immediate life threatening situations.

What you will do in this role:

• Ability to tolerate moderate to heavy lifting (16-40 lbs.).
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to write legible accident and incident reports.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged standing, bending and stooping on a daily basis.
• Ability to tolerate heat, cold and other expected outside work environments.
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Conducts Security Rounds for unlocked doors, unauthorized visitors, safety issues, etc.
• Provides security for the Patients, Visitors & Staff
• Responds to combatant patients or visitors
• Investigates incidents (e.g. accidents, thefts, vandalism, etc.)
• Conducts Life Safety rounds daily
• Assist Patients and Visitors whenever needed
• Provides assistance in moving remains in Morgue
• Inspects Fire Safety equipment monthly (e.g. fire extinguishers, fire hose cabinets, etc.)
• Conduct Fire Drills throughout the hospital
• Provides Life Safety Training to all staff members on every shift
• Responds to Fire Alarms, Infant Abduction alarms, Elevator Emergency Alarms, etc...
• Provides security for psych patients when contract services are not available
• Provides emergency courier service for medical devices, instruments, drugs, infant supplies
• Conducts traffic rounds and ticket cars that are parked illegally
• Provides emergency Patient transportation within the hospital
• Provides Roadside Assistance for Patient, Visitors or Staff when they have a dead battery, flat tire or mechanical breakdown on hospital grounds
• Provides support during after-hour emergencies (e.g. flooding, mechanical equipment failures, damage to building structures, etc.)
• Provides support for Emergency Room decontamination
• Provide crowd control during emergencies
• Write detailed reports using good communication skills
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s License required
  
  

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
  
  

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350 bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Security Officer Unarmed opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.