Police Officer - St. Rita's Medical Center Campus Police

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America) The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of the hospital community to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted. Patrol is assigned an area and responds to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Requirements

• Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Licensure/Certification Required: Current OPOTA Certificate, BLS, NAPPI training within first 6 months of hire
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Firearm Qualifications: successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.
• Meet minimum physical fitness standards based on the Cooper Institute's physical fitness norms for law enforcement at 60% standard.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Typing, min of 40 wpm.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: 2 Year/ Associates Degree

Responsibilities

• Assigned patrol within facilities and the campus property including parking areas to maintain a police presence while being on alert for criminal activity and/or the need for assistance.
• Provides the police services for the facility.
• Assisting stranded motorist with minor automobile problems.
• Assists visitors as needed.
• Responds to calls for assistance and emergencies.
• Takes appropriate control of dangerous situations by using sound judgement and quick thinking.
• Assist the medical staff in restraining a patient as necessary.
• Performs BLS as needed.
• Serves as first responder to fire alarm activations, chemical spills and Code Blue and Rapid Responses in Public Areas.
• Conducts preliminary investigations in hospital related incidents related to visitors and patients.
• Works closely with local law enforcement agencies when the need arises, Maintains accurate records of daily activities.
• Reports all unusual incidents and criminal activity on incident reports.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses and suspicious activity occurring on hospital property.
• Maintains the facility's lost and found.
• Secures valuable property to ensure that it is not lost, tampered with, or stolen.
• May be required to transport money to and from designated bank.
• Morgue pickups and release to Funeral Homes and Coroner.
• Assist with the air ambulance landing.
• Monitor and review security cameras and alarms.
• Other duties assigned by the Chief of Police.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees