Unarmed Hospital Protective Services Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonuses

Insurance and wellness benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks an Protective Services Officer Unarmed for Memorial Regional Medical Center in Virginia. The role guards patients and staff, patrols facilities, and enforces campus policies while coordinating with security and clinical teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring CCTV, responding to incidents, and completing detailed activity logs. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and within 6 months BLS certification; 1–2 years of related experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• 1–2 years in security, law enforcement, or military preferred.
• Proficient with Word; able to document incidents clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, visitors, and staff; patrol grounds and parking areas.
• Deterrence of criminal activity through routine hospital patrols.
• Enforce policies including parking and visitation; smoke-free areas.
• Monitor CCTV and respond to escalating situations.
• Intervene in confrontations and document actions via logs/reports.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Public safety escorts

Communication

Report writing

CCTV monitoring

Conflict resolution

Radio communication

Access control software

Surveillance systems

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

Defensive tools (batons, handcuffs)

Body-worn cameras

Access control software

Surveillance systems

Radio equipment

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks an Protective Services Officer Unarmed for Memorial Regional Medical Center in Virginia. The role guards patients and staff, patrols facilities, and enforces campus policies while coordinating with security and clinical teams.

Responsibilities include monitoring CCTV, responding to incidents, and completing detailed activity logs. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and within 6 months BLS certification; 1–2 years of related experience