Unarmed Hospital Protective Services Officer

Mercy Home Health; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Protective Services Officer (Unarmed) to support the Clermont Hospital campus. Responsibilities include escorting, patrols, and hazard mitigation to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities extend to policy enforcement, CCTV monitoring, and incident reporting. Requires 1–2 years in security, plus a high school diploma/GED; BLS within 6 months of hire, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors, and employees by escorting, patrolling, and mitigating safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property including parking areas.
• Enforce hospital policies (parking, visitation, drugs, tobacco) and document incidents.
• Monitor CCTV and coordinate with clinical teams and law enforcement as needed.

Skills

Radio communication

Report writing

Surveillance systems

Access control software

Effective communication

Active listening

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Batons

Handcuffs

Body-worn cameras

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Protective Services Officer (Unarmed) to support the Clermont Hospital campus. Responsibilities include escorting, patrols, and hazard mitigation to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities extend to policy enforcement, CCTV monitoring, and incident reporting. Requires 1–2 years in security, plus a high school diploma/GED; BLS within 6 months of hire, and a valid driver’s license.