PRN Unarmed Security Officer

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Protective Services Officer to ensure safety within its facilities. Responsibilities include patrolling, emergency response, and documentation of incidents. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have experience in security or law enforcement. Comprehensive benefits are provided along with mandatory training programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling and responding to emergencies.
• Enforce policies and monitor activity for safety.
• Document duties and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Patrolling

Intervention

Documentation

Crisis Intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

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Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Primary
The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety/security functions to support the
general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and detentions when
warranted. Protective Services officers are assigned to an area and respond 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.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment.

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)
BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)

Education
High school diploma or GED (required)
Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Work Experience
1-2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Required within 6 months of hire)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Security - Springfield

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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] .