Unarmed Hospital Protective Services Officer

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription,

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an unarmed Protective Services Officer for Lourdes Hospital. The role protects patients, visitors, and staff by patrolling grounds, responding to incidents, and enforcing hospital policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree and experience in security or law enforcement are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 6 months of hire.
• RSFH licensure requirements within 6 months of hire and TASER training as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, visitors, and employees; patrol grounds.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property.
• Enforce policies (parking, visitation, tobacco, etc.).
• Monitor activity via CCTV; coordinate with security and clinical teams.
• Document daily logs and incident reports; be prepared for additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Empathy

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Defensive tools handling

Surveillance systems

Access control software

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an unarmed Protective Services Officer for Lourdes Hospital. The role protects patients, visitors, and staff by patrolling grounds, responding to incidents, and enforcing hospital policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and BLS certification within 6 months of hire. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree and experience in security or law enforcement are preferred.