Unarmed Hospital Safety & Patrol Officer

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives & bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

The Protective Services Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health ensures safety across facilities by patrolling grounds, responding to calls, and supporting investigations when needed.

You will work to deter crime, enforce hospital policies, and coordinate with clinical teams and local law enforcement. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preferred vocational degree and 1–2 years security experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, visitors and employees; patrol grounds and mitigate environment of care safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property, including parking areas.
• Enforce policies such as parking regulations, visitation, drug enforcement and tobacco-free policy.
• Monitor hospital activity on CCTV and respond to incidents as needed.
• Intervene in patient, visitor and staff confrontations when appropriate.
• Document daily activities and incident reports.

Skills

Word processing

Defensive tools

Radio comms

Surveillance systems

Access control

Incident reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Job description

The Protective Services Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health ensures safety across facilities by patrolling grounds, responding to calls, and supporting investigations when needed.

You will work to deter crime, enforce hospital policies, and coordinate with clinical teams and local law enforcement. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preferred vocational degree and 1–2 years security experience.