Protective Services Officer Unarmed - Ashland ED

Bon Secours; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours is seeking a Protective Services Officer in Virginia to support internal and external safety at BSMH facilities. You will respond to routine and emergency calls, participate in investigations, and be assigned to an area for pager/ radio communications.

The role requires minimum safety credentials and strong observation skills. Responsibilities include escorts, patrols, documentary logging, and enforcing facility policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts and patrolling grounds.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property including parking areas.
• Enforces policies (parking, visitation, drug, tobacco).
• Monitors activity via closed-circuit television and escalates as needed.
• Intervenes in confrontations and documents all duties performed.

Skills

MS Word

Defensive tools

Surveillance systems

Access control

Incident reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

Defensive tools handling

Restraint equipment

Body-worn cameras

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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 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.

Education

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

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)

Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

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, Conflict Resolution

Range

Minimum: $18.11

Maximum: $27.17

Training

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

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 Affiantative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, 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]