Hospital Protective Services Officer (Unarmed)

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

403(b) plan

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an Protective Services Officer Unarmed at Lourdes Hospital to maintain safety for patients, visitors and staff. The role includes patrolling, escorts, incident response, and enforcing facility policies in a hospital environment.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and BLS certification within 6 months. Prior security experience is preferred; professional conduct and clear incident reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, visitors, and staff as needed and patrol hospital grounds.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property.
• Enforces policies such as parking, visitation, and tobacco-free rules.
• Monitors security via CCTV and responds to incidents.
• Intervenes in confrontations and documents all duties and incidents.

Skills

MS Word

Defensive tools

Radio communication

Incident reporting

Access control software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

Defensive tools

Handcuffs training

Body-worn cameras

Surveillance systems

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an Protective Services Officer Unarmed at Lourdes Hospital to maintain safety for patients, visitors and staff. The role includes patrolling, escorts, incident response, and enforcing facility policies in a hospital environment.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, and BLS certification within 6 months. Prior security experience is preferred; professional conduct and clear incident reporting are essential.