858 Armed Guard jobs in Louisiana

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift

Full Time

High School Diploma or its equivalent required

Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, to restrain those who need restraint and be able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.

Expandable Baton training, defensive tactics training, firearms training, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training must be completed prior to letter of authorization to carry is issued

Successful completion of all pre-employment and post offer assessments to include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory -2 (MMPI-2-RF-PCIR); the California Psychological Inventory (CPI); the Police and Public Safety Selection Report (PPSSR); the Personal Experience Inventory (PEI) and a clinical interview by a third personal psychologist

Will be required to take random drug test screening

Valid Driver's license required

Candidates must maintain an acceptable driving record to meet CHRISTUS Health standards for positions requiring driving. An unacceptable record includes, but is not limited to:

Must hold an active Level 3 Commission with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (TDPSPSB).

New hires who have completed the TDPSPSB security commission course must obtain their commission prior to hire.

If the license status is ACTIVE in TOPS and the pocket card has not yet been received, the licensee may begin working.

Until the pocket card is received, the licensee must carry proof of ACTIVE status (e.g., screenshot or printed copy from TOPS) while on duty.

Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon.

Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred

Law enforcement experience preferred

Healthcare security experience preferred

Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire

BLS required within 60 days of hire

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Required – Master's degree in Nursing

Required - Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

Required - Current License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of practice Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified for Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANPCP Certified Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Nursing

Required - License as a Physician Assistant in the state of practice, NCCPA Certified, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) / Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association. Eligible for Prescriptive Authority in the state of practice as outlined by the State Board of Medical Examiners.

Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.

Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

Reliable transportation as must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment 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.

Preferred – 3 years' related working experience