Protective Services Officer Unarmed PRN

Bon Secours • VA

97d

About The Position

The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety/security functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities. This includes 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. The position requires working shifts from 3 PM to 11:30 PM on a PRN basis.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
• 1-2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Required within 6 months of hire)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
• Maintains and presents self in professional manner at all times when on duty.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED