Unarmed Hospital Security & Safety Officer

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

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks an Unarmed Protective Services Officer for St. Mary's Hospital in the Richmond, VA area. You will protect patients, visitors and staff, patrol grounds, enforce policies, and coordinate with clinical teams and law enforcement as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, 1–2 years of security experience, and basic reporting and safety protocol skills. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/technical degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; BLS within 6 months of hire.
• 1–2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of defensive tools and restraint equipment per policy.
• Strong radio communication, incident reporting, and access control knowledge.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients, visitors and staff; patrol grounds and parking areas.
• Deterrence of crime through routine patrols and policy enforcement.
• Monitor CCTV and respond to safety concerns and incidents.
• Intervene in confrontations with appropriate safety measures.
• Document duties with daily logs and incident reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Empathy

Conflict resolution

MS Word

Report writing

Radio communication

Surveillance systems

Access control software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

Defensive tools

Restraint equipment

Body-worn cameras

Surveillance cameras

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks an Unarmed Protective Services Officer for St. Mary's Hospital in the Richmond, VA area. You will protect patients, visitors and staff, patrol grounds, enforce policies, and coordinate with clinical teams and law enforcement as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, 1–2 years of security experience, and basic reporting and safety protocol skills. Training and development opportunities are available.