Security Officer Unarmed PRN - Anderson Hospital

Security Officer Unarmed PRN - Anderson Hospital

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. This role supports the safety of our facilities and patients by providing internal and external security functions.

PRN – Shifts as needed

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

• Protect patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
• Enforces policies such as parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free smoking policy.
• Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Documents all duties performed, including completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)

• 1-2 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

• Basic skills using Microsoft Word
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, soft restraints), in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Maintain strong technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, with the ability to accurately document incidents and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.

• Effective Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Conflict Resolution

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Required within 6 months of hire)

• 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

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 are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at