Protective Services Officer Unarmed- St. Mary's Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and education

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an Unarmed Protective Services Officer at St. Mary’s Hospital to safeguard patients, staff and visitors. You will patrol grounds, escort individuals, and respond to emergencies while enforcing hospital policies.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and BLS within 6 months. Preferred are a technical degree and 1–2 years of security or related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• BLS Basic Life Support required within 6 months of hire.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating safety hazards.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property including parking areas.
• Enforces policies such as parking regulations, visitation, drug enforcement and tobacco-free rules.
• Monitors activity on CCTV and coordinates with clinical teams and law enforcement as needed.
• Intervenes in confrontations and documents duties in logs and reports.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor with reasonable accommodations.

Tools

Microsoft Word

Defensive tools

Restraints

Radio comms

Surveillance

Access control

Report writing

Job description

Protective Services Officer Unarmed - St. Mary's Hospital

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.

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.

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

Training

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

Range

• Minimum: $18.11
• Maximum: $27.17

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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff 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]