Community Safety & Security Officer (Armed / Unarmed) - NOLA

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NOLA Protection is hiring for multiple Security Officer positions at our behavioral health environment in New Orleans. We are seeking professional, vigilant, and empathetic individuals to ensure the safety of our staff, residents, and visitors.

At NOLA Protection, our security team does not just guard a facility—we represent our core values to people transitioning their lives. Every officer is expected to embody PRAISE - Professionalism, Resourcefulness, Accountability, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $15.00 per hour (based on experience).

Available Positions

• X-Ray Screener - Saturday and Sunday - 6am - 2pm 
• X-Ray Screener - Saturday and Sunday - 2pm - 10pm 
• X-Ray Screener - Saturday and Sunday - 10pm - 6am 
• Walk Through Metal Detectors - Front Gate - Saturdays 2pm - 10pm 
• Walk Through Metal Detectors - Interior - Saturday and Sunday - 2pm - 10pm 

Key Responsibilities

• Weapons Detection: Identify and intercept prohibited items using X-ray machines, walk-through, and hand-held magnetometers.
• Confiscation Protocol: Safely confiscate and log unauthorized items following strict facility and legal guidelines.
• Access & Movement Control: Enforce facility curfew hours, monitor resident movement, and manage entry logs.
• Communications: Maintain constant, clear contact with team members using standard two-way radio protocols.
• Reporting: Write clear, detailed Daily Activity Reports (DAR) and Incident Reports (IR) before the end of each shift.

Job Requirements

• Valid Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (LSBPSE) Registration Card.
• Valid LSBPSE Firearms Training/Permit (Required for Armed Lead roles).
• Proven proficiency operating security screening technology (X-ray and magnetometers).
• Strong de-escalation skills
• High school diploma or GED, plus excellent written communication skills for documentation.

Respond with Resume and Application for consideration. 

License Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Security Positions
This is a non-management position
This is a full time/part-time position