Police Officer

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.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment for visitors, patients, and employees. Monitors environment to detect potential hazards, notifies appropriate personnel and takes corrective action. Primarily remains on standby in the Emergency Room to deter and/or prevent acts of violence. Notifies the Security Specialist on duty when action is taken. Provides assistance and services to public and employees according to established procedures.

Employment Qualifications

Must have certified completion of an approved police training academy and be a sworn law enforcement officer with police powers in the City of Richmond, Virginia.

JOB REQUIRMENTS

• Unless responding to an emergency, or their presence is requested in other areas of the hospital by the Security Specialist, remains on standby in the Emergency Room. In accordance with established procedures, provides documentation of actives. Takes corrective and/or immediate action to prevent harm or injury to the public and employees when appropriate.
• Completes written reports of any serious incident or unusual circumstance encounter while on duty.
• Enforces county code and acts upon hospital polices as they relate to Security.
• Projects a positive attitude of service to the Hospital and maintains public relations with employees, patients, and visitors. Extending kindly care and promoting the mission and philosophy of the Hospital should always be a prime consideration.
• Operates communications equipment in keeping with assigned duties.
• Responds to non-emergency situation when the presence of a Police Officer is requested in other areas of the hospital by the Security Specialist.
• Responds to any emergency incident such as fires, ATLAS, and duress situations.
• Promotes security awareness among hospital staff whenever possible.
• Demonstrates ability to access various areas of the Hospital, MOB, and Hospital grounds, at least 20% of the time in response to emergency situation. Demonstrates ability to exert a high level of physical effort in order to restrain and hold violent/combative persons. Requires visual acuity and proficient hearing in order to react and respond quickly and appropriately to loud pages, beepers and a variety of emergency situations.
  
  
  

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, 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 based on the market and 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 Bon secours 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