Protecting What Matters Most—When Seconds Count
What We’re Looking For:
- A highly experienced security professional with a strong background in military, law enforcement, or combined service
- Proven ability to perform decisively in high-risk, high-stress environments
- Exceptional situational awareness, judgment, and crisis-management skills
- Advanced training in tactical operations, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively during emergencies
- High level of physical fitness, stamina, and endurance
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in military, law enforcement, or related high-risk security roles
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Advanced security, tactical, or emergency response certifications preferred
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best—professionally and personally.
- A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family
- Ongoing professional development and specialized training opportunities
- Generous paid time off and employee wellness programs, including Baton Rouge General Fit!
- A nationally and locally recognized healthcare organization committed to safety and quality
- Learn more about our employee perks:
https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks
What You Will Do:
The Quick Response Officer (QRO) is a specialized, elite internal security professional responsible for rapid, decisive response to high-risk security incidents and critical emergencies across the hospital campus. This role serves as a first line of defense, protecting patients, staff, visitors, and hospital assets through expert-level training, sound judgment, and seamless coordination with internal teams and external emergency services.
Essential Job Functions include:
- Rapidly deploy across hospital campuses in response to high-risk security incidents and urgent threats
- Provide immediate intervention to mitigate risks and safeguard individuals and property
- Apply advanced de-escalation techniques to manage volatile or combative situations involving patients, visitors, or staff
- Conduct proactive and highly visible security patrols to deter potential threats
- Support emergency operations during active threats, disasters, or lockdown situations
- Coordinate and collaborate with law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, and other emergency responders
- Maintain expert knowledge of hospital security systems, protocols, and emergency response procedures
- Demonstrate flexibility and readiness for assignment across multiple facilities or locations
- Exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and composure during high-pressure and physically demanding events
- Maintain physical readiness to perform sustained activity during prolonged or intense emergency situations
What Sets BRG Apart:
At Baton Rouge General, safety is foundational to everything we do. We are a mission-driven organization committed to preserving and restoring health—one person at a time—and that mission extends to protecting everyone who enters our facilities.
With more than 600 licensed beds across three campuses and a wide network of outpatient services, Baton Rouge General relies on highly trained professionals to maintain a secure, healing environment. As a Quick Response Officer, your expertise plays a critical role in ensuring our hospital remains a place of safety, trust, and care.
If you’re ready to apply your experience where it truly makes a difference, we invite you to join Baton Rouge General as a Quick Response Officer.