Police Officer - Security - Multiple Locations

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety and police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities, including participating in investigations and arrests when warranted. Officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio and/or telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance. This position is with Security in the Toledo Regional Office and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on evenings/nights.

The officer protects patients, visitors, and employees; deters criminal activity; enforces facility policies; monitors hospital activity; responds to confrontations and emergencies; and documents duties and incidents. The role requires understanding emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans. Employees may also be asked to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required within 6 months of hire.
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification, required within 6 months of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training, required within 6 months of hire.
• 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 mitigating environment-of-care safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property, including parking lots and decks.
• Enforce policies such as parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free/smoking policies.
• Monitor hospital activity on closed-circuit television for escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
• Intervene appropriately in patient, visitor, and/or staff confrontations.
• 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.
• Respond to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and emergency assistance.
• Participate in investigations and arrests when warranted.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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