Police Officer at Bon Secours

, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Police Training, Emergency Response, Public Relations, Security Enforcement, Report Writing, Communication Skills, Hazard Detection, Compassionate Care, Physical Restraint, Safety Awareness

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

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. 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 1. 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. 2. Completes written reports of any serious incident or unusual circumstance encounter while on duty. 3. Enforces county code and acts upon hospital polices as they relate to Security. 4. 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. 5. Operates communications equipment in keeping with assigned duties. 6. Responds to non-emergency situation when the presence of a Police Officer is requested in other areas of the hospital by the Security Specialist. 7. Responds to any emergency incident such as fires, ATLAS, and duress situations. 8. Promotes security awareness among hospital staff whenever possible. 9. 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. 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

Responsibilities

The Police Officer is responsible for providing a safe and healthy environment for visitors, patients, and employees, primarily remaining on standby in the Emergency Room to deter acts of violence. They monitor the environment for potential hazards and take corrective action as needed.