Police Officer - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety and police services to support the general safety of BSMH facilities. The officer participates in investigations and arrests when warranted, is assigned to an area, and responds to radio or telephone calls for routine and emergency assistance. The role includes protecting patients, visitors, and employees; patrolling hospital property; responding to emergencies; enforcing laws and organizational policies; and helping de-escalate potentially volatile situations.

The officer documents activities and incidents, maintains proficiency with issued equipment, follows emergency and disaster procedures, and completes required education and training while maintaining applicable certifications and licensure. The position is full time, scheduled for 36 hours per week, with night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and rotating weekends and holidays. It reports to a Supervisor, Manager, or Director of Protective Services and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification within six months of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment, such as batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, and soft restraints, in accordance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

Nice To Haves

• I.A.H.S.S. Basic Training and Certification for Healthcare Security Officer.
• Associate's degree.
• 1–3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors, and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment-of-care safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property, including parking lots and decks.
• Enforce policies, including parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free and smoking policies.
• Monitor hospital activity on closed-circuit television and respond to situations that may require Protective Services involvement.
• Intervene appropriately in patient, visitor, or staff confrontations.
• Document duties performed, including daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Understand and follow emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation procedures, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Respond to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Complete mandatory education and training, maintain department and organization competencies, and maintain applicable certification and licensure.
• Remain at the assigned post and complete post-specific duties; keep posts and patrol vehicles clean, neat, and free of non-work-related material.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures, especially those concerning attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, identification badges, and safety.
• Maintain a professional manner while on duty.
• Provide law enforcement and police services, including responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting criminal investigations, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and assisting with de-escalation.
• Take reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with issued equipment, including firearms, electrical conducted weapons, pepper gel, and batons.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED