Security Officer Unarmed-Mercy West

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of all people and property in and around the healthcare facility. They remain aware of their surrounding at all times and make periodic rounding of property and facility. Helps maintain and control access to facility. Responds to emergency situations in order to provide assistance to the party in need.

• Performs building checks inside and outside the facility to reassure people of a security presence along with making sure that there are no problems in or around the campus, assuring that we maintain interim life safety measures. Patrols parking areas regularly being on alert for criminal activity and/or the need for assistance. Assisting stranded motorist with minor automobile problems. Aid in visitor control in the Emergency Department as well as other areas of the property.
• Responds to calls for assistance and protects staff and all others from injury due to conflict or confrontation. Takes control of dangerous situations by using sound judgement and quick thinking. Assist the medical staff in restraining a patient as necessary. Performs BLS as needed. Serves as first responder to fire alarm activations, chemical spills and Code Blue and Rapid Responses in Public Areas.
• Conducts preliminary investigations in hospital related incidents and works closely with local law enforcement agencies when the need arises, Maintains accurate records of daily activities. Reports all unusual incidents and criminal activity on incident reports. Takes reports of vehicular accidents, missing property and suspicious persons on hospital property.
• Maintains the facility's lost and found. May have to secure valuable property to ensure that it is not lost, tampered with, or stolen. May be required to transport money to and from designated bank. Morgue pickups and release to Funeral Homes and Coroner.
• Assist with landing and takeoff of Air Ambulance Services.
• Creating badging and troubleshooting issues. Review surveillance camera playback when necessary.
  
  
  

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required: BLS Certification and NAPPI training within first 6 months of hire; Annual AED Competency

Preferred: IAHSS Basic Security Certification (or equivalent)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com