Police Officer 2
About The Position
Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car, ensures safety of patients/clients, visitors & employees, checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards; assists in emergency/disaster situations (e.g., evacuation of buildings, inclement weather, hospital codes); prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations; checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business; monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary; testifies in court as required. Investigates complaints; conducts searches & patrols area for possible escaped or missing patients and returns them to facility; makes inquiries, documents findings & communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues; performs variety of service functions (e.g., responds to codes/emergencies, escorts & assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting & checking curfew of patients/clients, assists in opening/starting cars for staff & visitors having mechanical problems, secures patient valuables). Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers tele-phone, relays messages via radio & telephone, files & types reports; assists with fire drills, key control & other safety/security inspections); reviews and keeps up to date with changes in law enforcement & emergency procedures; performs fingerprint scan & facilitates background checks of potential agency staff & contingent workers; other duties as assigned. This is an hourly position covered by the State of Ohio Unit 2 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #10 on the Unit 2 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are 10PM - 6AM. This position is located within ourNorthwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614. All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Requirements
- Possession of certificate having successfully completed approved basic peace officer training program or completion of 20 yrs. active duty as peace officer per Section 109.78(D) of Ohio revised code
- Valid driver's license
- Applicant must be able to successfully perform Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program (OPOTC) Fitness Testing Entry Standards for New Recruits
- Law Enforcement
- Investigation
- Public Safety
- Problem Solving
Responsibilities
- Patrols grounds & buildings on foot & in car, ensures safety of patients/clients, visitors & employees
- Checks property for open doors, gates, windows, fires or other hazards
- Assists in emergency/disaster situations (e.g., evacuation of buildings, inclement weather, hospital codes)
- Prevents crimes & enforces laws, rules & regulations
- Checks identity of persons on grounds & nature of business
- Monitors traffic conditions & parking facilities to ensure efficient flow of traffic, checks parking permits, issues traffic tickets as necessary
- Testifies in court as required
- Investigates complaints
- Conducts searches & patrols area for possible escaped or missing patients and returns them to facility
- Makes inquiries, documents findings & communicates with hospital administration regarding sensitive issues
- Performs variety of service functions (e.g., responds to codes/emergencies, escorts & assists visitors, assists nursing, medical or direct care personnel in handling/restraining, transporting & checking curfew of patients/clients, assists in opening/starting cars for staff & visitors having mechanical problems, secures patient valuables)
- Performs routine administrative duties related to police work (e.g., keeps log of security conditions, writes unusual incident reports, answers tele-phone, relays messages via radio & telephone, files & types reports
- Assists with fire drills, key control & other safety/security inspections
- Reviews and keeps up to date with changes in law enforcement & emergency procedures
- Performs fingerprint scan & facilitates background checks of potential agency staff & contingent workers
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
