Security PRN - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

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

The role protects patients, visitors, and employees; deters criminal activity; enforces facility policies; monitors activity through closed-circuit television; responds to confrontations; and documents duties and incidents. The position is listed as PRN in the job title, and the scheduled weekly hours are 0.01.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Obtain American Heart Association BLS Basic Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
• Meet South Carolina Law Enforcement Division licensure requirements (armed – Taser) within 6 months of hire and complete TASER Training certification within 60 days, in accordance with SLED guidelines; maintain certification thereafter.
• Complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training within 6 months of hire.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in the use, maintenance, and 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 accurate incident documentation and coordination with clinical teams and law enforcement.
• Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical degree.
• 1–2 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 through routine patrols of hospital property, including parking lots and decks.
• Enforce policies, including parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free/smoking 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.
• Document duties performed, including daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Respond to radio and telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance.
• Participate in investigations and detentions when warranted.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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 based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED