Police Officer - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Springfield, OH

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
Reports to: Supervisor, Manager, Director of Protective Services
# of Direct Reports: 0
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted. Police officers are assigned to an area and responds to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire)
• Firearms qualifications; 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 (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, soft restraints), in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.
• Maintain strong technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software, with the ability to accurately document incidents and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.
• Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree (preferred)
• 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
• Enforces 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 protective services involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
• 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.
• Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties. Ensures that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat and free of all non-work-related material.
• Follows organizational 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.
• Provides law enforcement/police services to our facilities to include responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting investigations into criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and assisting in de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment including firearms, electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and baton.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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