Police Officer - St. Mary's Hospital - PRN

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Protects 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, including 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.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Completes mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements; maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Remains on assigned post and completes all post-specific duties.
• Ensures that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat, and free of all non-work-related material.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Maintains and presents self in a professional manner at all times when on duty.
• Provides law enforcement/police services to facilities, including responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting investigations into criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and assisting in de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity.
• Maintains proficiency and standards with all issued equipment, including firearms, electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and baton.

Requirements

Licensing & Certification

• Valid driver’s license (required, except Richmond market)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire, except Richmond market)
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required in Ohio within 6 months of hire)
• Certified completion of an approved police training academy and be a sworn law enforcement officer with police powers in the corresponding facility county:
  • St. Mary's Hospital – Henrico County
  • Memorial Regional – Hanover County
  • St. Francis – Chesterfield County
  • Richmond Community – City of Richmond (required in Richmond market)

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required, except Richmond market)
• Associate's degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• 1–3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training

• Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire, except Richmond market)
• Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications

Skills

Hard/Technical/Clinical Skills

• Basic skills using Microsoft Word
• 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
• 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

Soft/Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution

Pay

Range: Minimum $40.00 – Maximum $40.00

Benefits

• 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.