Security Officer Unarmed

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Provides security presence at the Downtown Campus and ensures safety for patients/visitors/staff. Assists in any Code Grays, or Codes that happen within the Hospital Campus. Follows the command of their shift supervisor or site supervisor on duties and functions of the Downtown Campus. Security Officer will be in required to understand the functions of the camera systems, patrol the facility, and provide security assistance when needed.

Mission and Values

Extends the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the worker safety of the Greenville Market thereby ensuring the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Performance adheres to the ministry values of Human Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship and Service.

Essential Job Functions

Patrols the interior and exterior of the campus to ensure staff safety, and to be alert for criminal activity. Patrols to be conducted or assigned by the Sergeant at least two times per shift.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to respond appropriately to the age, gender, and culture of the patients served by the hospital system during or involving safety and/or security issues, incidents, or accidents. Serves non-direct patient population; possible contact with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric age groups among public. Must demonstrate competence to provide psychosocial care for the following patient populations: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric

Coordinates with the Security Team Lead, Security Site Supervisor, Security Manager, and Security Director on new initiatives within the Security Department.

Responds to all Security related issues such as Code Gray, Rapid Responses, and other calls for assistance with the Downtown Campus.

Will provide support service roles such as giving directions to patients/visitors at the Downtown Campus, and escort patients/visitors when requested.

Will write well written reports when incidents occur on the campus by using the ministry standard Omnigo reporting system.

Employment Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma

Preferred Education: Associates Degree

Specialty/Major: Criminal Justice

Licensure/Certification Required: Basic IAHSS Certification with 90 days of hire.

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Advanced IAHSS Certification within 1 year of hire.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1 years of Security experience. Healthcare Security experience preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Basic computer skills, communication skills.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: De-escalation skills (CPI).

V.Working Conditions

• The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate meeting human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Works in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to dust, dirt, noise, and the like.
• Works in a patient care area where there is little exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and the like.
• Travels outside the office in all weather conditions and potential of working in vehicle traffic
• Works in an area where there is potential radiation exposure but is monitored by radiation badges.

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