Unarmed Protective Services Officer - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Protective Services Officer Unarmed at Lourdes Hospital to maintain safety for patients, visitors and staff. The role includes escorts, patrols of hospital grounds, enforcing policies, monitoring CCTV, and coordinating with clinical teams and law enforcement as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in security or related fields, possess a high school diploma or GED, and will complete required certifications within the specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
• Must meet RSFH/SLED licensure requirements (armed – Taser) and complete TASER Training within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts and patrolling grounds.
• Deterrence of criminal activity through routine hospital property patrols (parking lots and decks).
• Enforce policies such as parking regulations, visitation rules, and tobacco-free policies.
• Monitor activity via CCTV and respond to escalating situations.
• Document duties with daily activity logs and incident reports.

Skills

Patrol security

Escorts

Incident response

Report writing

Radio communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Access control software

Surveillance systems

Radio equipment

Body-worn cameras

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Protective Services Officer Unarmed – Lourdes Hospital

Job Summary

The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety/security functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and detentions when warranted. Protective Services officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Essential Functions

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.


• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.


• Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.


• Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.


• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.


• Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required)


• Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license (required)


• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)


• RSFH Specific - RSFH Specific: Must meet South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (www.SLED.SC.gov) licensure requirements (armed – Taser) within 6 months of hire and complete TASER Training certification within 60 days, in accordance with SLED guidelines and maintained thereafter.

Experience

• 1-2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills

• Basic skills using Microsoft Word


• Demonstrate proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, soft restraints), in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.


• Maintain strong technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, with the ability to accurately document incidents and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills

• Effective Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Conflict Resolution

Training

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Required within 6 months of hire)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)


• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts


• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders


• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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