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
Manages their assigned shift at the assigned campus. Ensures Security Officers are following proper policies/procedures. Assist in any Code Grays, or Codes that happen within the Hospital Campus. In charge of all Security related issues and concerns when the Security Team Lead is not on the Campus.
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
Manages the shift that the Sergeant is assigned to which includes assigning security officers to the assigned posts within the campus. Ensures Officers are on duty for the assigned times. Assists in handling any Code Gray's or other Code Emergencies and provides critical thinking in the situations.
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 Site Supervisor, Security Manager, and Security Director on new initiatives within the Security Department.
Ensures that all Officers respond to security related incidents, write reports on incidents, ensures security officers accurately enter all daily events that happen on shift.
Communicates any changes in the security department to assigned Security Officers when changes are made from the Security Site Supervisor, Security Manager, or Security Director.
Employment Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma
Preferred Education: Associates Degree
Specialty/Major: Criminal Justice
Licensure/Certification Required:
Licensure/Certification Preferred: Basic & Advanced IAHSS Certification required after three months from hire date.
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 2 years of Security experience. Healthcare Security Officers/Supervisors preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Basic computer skills, communication skills.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: De-escalation skills (Welle, CPI),
V.Working Conditions
The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with 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.
Office Equipment Used
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
