At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Provides security presence at the St. Francis Hospital system facilities and ensures safety for patients, visitors and staff. Assists in any Code Violet incidents, and all other emergent incidents that happen within the Campus. Follows the command of their Site Supervisor pertaining to the duties and functions of the primary campus they are assigned. Security Officer will be required to patrol the facility, understand the functions of the camera systems, and provide general 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 in intervals determined by the Post Orders.

Demonstrates the knowledge and psychosocial care skills necessary to respond appropriately to conflict with subjects of varying age, race, gender and culture.

Courteously serves non-direct patient population, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and/or geriatrics.

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

Responds to all Security related issues such as Code Violets, Rapid Responses, and other codes/ calls for assistance within the Hospital Campuses.

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

Will write professionally 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: Associate degree

Specialty/Major: Criminal Justice

Licensure/Certification Required: Basic IAHSS Certification within 1 year of hire.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1 year of Security experience

Preferred Experience: 2 years of Security experience (Healthcare Preferred) or 1 year law enforcement.

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.

• Sometimes works near MRI machines and therefore must not have any magnet-responsive metal in or on their body that cannot be removed in a timely manner.

• Will need to routinely walk or stand for considerable lengths of time and occasionally run in course of work.

Office Equipment Used

• Computer, Copier, Radio, Security Vehicle, phone, baton, handcuffs, HAZMAT PPE, Fire extinguisher, notepad, OC Spray

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