Police Officer - St. Mary's Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Health System • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety and police services to support the safety of Bon Secours facilities. Officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio or telephone calls for routine and emergency assistance. The role includes patrol, escorts, enforcement of facility policies and laws, surveillance monitoring, responding to emergencies, investigations, arrests when warranted, and documenting incidents and daily activities. Officers are expected to maintain required certifications and equipment proficiency, comply with organizational policies, and present themselves professionally while on duty.

The posting is for St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond and is designated PRN. Scheduled weekly hours are 0.01, and the work shift is rotating. The posted pay range is $40.00 to $40.00. The posting notes that benefits vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license, except in the Richmond market.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire, except in the Richmond market.
• For Ohio positions, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification within six months of hire.
• For Richmond-market positions, successful completion of an approved police training academy and sworn law enforcement officer status with police powers in the corresponding facility county; for St. Mary's Hospital, this is Henrico County.
• High school diploma or GED, except in the Richmond market.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire, except in the Richmond market.
• Successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in using, maintaining, and following safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment, such as batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, and soft restraints, in accordance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, including accurately documenting incidents and coordinating with clinical teams and law enforcement.
• Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• 1–3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors, and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment-of-care safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity by routinely patrolling hospital property, including parking lots and decks.
• Enforce policies such as parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free and smoking policies.
• Monitor hospital activity using closed-circuit television and identify situations that may require protective services involvement.
• Intervene appropriately in patient, visitor, or staff confrontations.
• Document duties, including completing daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Understand and follow emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation procedures, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Respond to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Complete mandatory education and training and maintain applicable certifications and licensure.
• Remain at the assigned post and perform post-specific duties; keep posts and patrol vehicles clean, neat, and free of non-work-related materials.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures, including those concerning attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, identification badges, and safety.
• Maintain a professional manner while on duty.
• Provide law enforcement and police services, including responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, investigating criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and helping de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
• Take reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with issued equipment, including firearms, an electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and a baton.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED