Security Officer Unarmed - Weekend Only - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement plan

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Protective Services Officer to provide internal and external safety for our facilities. You will respond to calls, escort patients and staff, and participate in investigations as needed.

You will work 8pm-4am for 16 hours per week, with training and certifications including BLS and TASER. Collaboration with clinical teams and local law enforcement is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 6 months of hire.
• RSFH/SLED licensure requirements for armed role within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors and employees through escorts, patrols and hazard mitigation.
• Deter criminal activity via routine patrols of hospital property including parking areas.
• Enforce parking, visitation, drug, and tobacco policies.
• Monitor CCTV to identify escalating situations requiring response.
• Intervene in confrontations and document all duties and incidents.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Radio communication

Incident documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Tools

Access control software

Surveillance systems

Body-worn cameras

Job description

8pm - 4am - 16 hours per week

Job Summary

The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety/security functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities, including 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

• Protect 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 such as 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)
• RSFH Specific - Must meet South Carolina Law Enforcement Division licensure requirements (armed – Taser) within 6 months of hire and complete TASER Training certification within 60 days, in accordance with SLED guidelines and maintained thereafter.

Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

• 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)

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