Security Officer Lourdes Hospital
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Job Location:
Paducah, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Evenings (United States of America)Mercy Health
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Protective Services Officer Unarmed Lourdes Hospital
Job Summary:
The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety/security functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and detentions when warranted. Protective Services officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.
Essential Functions:
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 to include all parking lots and decks.
Enforces policies e.g. 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 to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
High school diploma or GED (required)
Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Valid drivers license (required)
BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association ( within 6 months of hire)
Experience:
1-2 years of security law enforcement or military experience (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
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.
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Effective Communication Active Listening Empathy Conflict Resolution
Training:
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Required within 6 months of hire)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/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.
Department:
Security - LourdesIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly 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 youd 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 Employer please email . 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 .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
