Police Officer - Mercy Heath Youngstown

Mercyhealth • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

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. The Mercy Health Police Department (Youngstown Division) Officer is responsible for enforcing established organizational safety and security policies and supporting a positive customer-friendly service-oriented approach. This job operates in accordance with established International Association of Hospital Safety and Security Management (IAHSS) guidelines and best practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) Certificate of completion Academy Training.
• Minimum 1-2 years on the job law enforcement / criminal justice training preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Successfully qualify with duty weapons as directed to maintain State and/or Departmental requirements.
• Successfully complete AED-CPR training as per Police Department policy and procedure.

Nice To Haves

• Associate and/or Bachelor Degree preferred.
• I.A.H.S.S. Basic Training and Certification for Healthcare Security Officer within one year of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and eliminating environment of care safety hazards.
• Deters vandalism, theft and property abuse through routine patrols of all hospital property to include inside areas as well as all parking lots and decks.
• Enforces hospital 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 security involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Advises dispatcher of any and all duties performed. Completes appropriate documentation of various incidents.
• 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 in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.
• Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Remains on assigned post and completes all post specific duties.
• Follows organizational hospital 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 professional manner at all times when on duty.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED