Police Officer - St. Mary's Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours in Virginia is seeking a Police Officer for St. Mary's Hospital to provide internal and external safety services, respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and assist in enforcing hospital policies.

The role includes patrolling, documentation, and collaboration with clinical teams to de-escalate incidents. Required are a high school diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred) and 1-3 years in security or law enforcement, with training in crisis intervention and firearms

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training required within 6 months of hire (except Richmond market).
• Firearms qualifications; pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, visitors, and employees; patrol grounds and enforce safety.
• Deter crime through routine patrols of hospital property including parking areas.
• Respond to emergencies and hospital alarms; assist in investigations and arrests when warranted.
• Document all duties; maintain daily logs and incident reports; operate CCTV monitoring.

Skills

Word processing

Radio communication

Incident documentation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Body-worn cameras

Access control software

Surveillance systems

Job description

Police Officer - St. Mary's Hospital

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted. Police officers are assigned to an area and responds to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Essential Job Functions

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
• Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.
• Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties. Ensures that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat and free of all non-work-related material.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Maintains and presents self in professional manner at all times when on duty.
• Provides law enforcement/police services to our facilities to include responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting investigations into criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and assisting in de‑escalating potentially volatile situations.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment including firearms, electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and baton.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Valid driver’s license (required, except Richmond market)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire, except Richmond market)
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required in Ohio within 6 months of hire)
• Certified completion of an approved police training academy and be a sworn law enforcement officer with police powers in the corresponding facility county (St. Mary's Hospital - Henrico County, Memorial Regional - Hanover County, St. Francis - Chesterfield County, Richmond Community - City of Richmond (required in Richmond market))

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required, except Richmond market)
• Associate’s degree (preferred)

Work Experience

1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training

• Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire, except Richmond market)
• Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

• Basic Skills using Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, soft restraints), in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Maintain strong technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, with the ability to accurately document incidents and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Range:

• Minimum: $ 40.00
• Maximum: $ 40.00

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff…please email [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]