Police Officer - Security - Multiple Locations

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

3h

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to improving the health and well-being of people in mind, body, and spirit. Its culture emphasizes compassion, collaboration, excellence, respect, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship. The Police Officer provides internal and external safety and police functions to support the safety of BSMH facilities, including participating in investigations and making arrests when warranted. Officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio or telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• Obtain Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification within six months of hire.
• Complete non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Word.
• 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 alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, including accurately documenting incidents and coordinating with clinical teams and law enforcement.
• Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• 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 addressing 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 identify escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
• Intervene appropriately in confrontations involving patients, visitors, or staff.
• Document duties performed, including completing daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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