Police Officer - St. Mary's Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

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 protecting patients, visitors, and employees; patrolling hospital property; monitoring activity; responding to emergencies; and participating in investigations and arrests when warranted. The officer enforces facility policies and applicable laws, intervenes in confrontations as appropriate, documents activity and incidents, and supports emergency procedures and disaster plans. The position also requires maintaining applicable certifications and proficiency with issued equipment, following organizational policies, and presenting a professional manner while on duty.

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.
In Ohio, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification within six months of hire.
In the Richmond market, certified completion of an approved police training academy and sworn law enforcement officer status with police powers in the corresponding facility 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 the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment.
Technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access-control software.
Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.

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 addressing environmental safety hazards.
Conduct routine patrols of hospital property, including parking lots and decks, to deter criminal activity.
Enforce facility policies, including parking, visitation, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free policies.
Monitor hospital activity on closed-circuit television and identify situations that may require protective services involvement.
Intervene in patient, visitor, or staff confrontations as appropriate and assist in de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
Document duties, complete daily activity logs and incident reports, and take reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity.
Understand and respond to emergency procedures, alarms, evacuations, and internal and external disaster plans.
Provide law enforcement services, including responding to emergencies, conducting criminal investigations, making arrests when necessary, enforcing laws, and managing property and evidence.
Complete required education and training, maintain applicable certifications and licensure, and meet department-specific competencies.
Remain at the assigned post and complete post-specific duties.
Keep assigned posts and patrol vehicles clean, neat, and free of non-work-related materials.
Follow organizational policies, including attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, identification badge display, and safety requirements.
Maintain a professional manner while on duty.
Maintain proficiency and standards with issued equipment, including firearms, an electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and a baton.
Use, maintain, and follow safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment, including batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, and soft restraints.
Use radio communications, report-writing tools, surveillance systems, and access-control software to document incidents and coordinate with clinical teams and law enforcement.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
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.
Backup care for children and elders.
Tuition assistance.
Professional development and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.