Police Officer - Security - Multiple Locations

Mercy Health BSMH•Tiffin, OH

21h

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 or telephone calls for routine and emergency assistance. The role protects patients, visitors, and employees through escorts, patrols, and mitigation of environment-of-care safety hazards. Officers deter criminal activity, enforce facility policies, monitor hospital activity through closed-circuit television, and intervene in confrontations as appropriate. They document their duties and incidents and demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and disaster plans. This description is not exhaustive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as directed 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 six months of hire.
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification, required within six months of hire.
Non-violent crisis intervention training, required within six months of hire.
Successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.
Basic Microsoft Word skills.
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 accurate incident documentation and coordination with clinical teams and law enforcement.
Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
One to three 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 in patient, visitor, or staff confrontations as appropriate.
Document duties performed, including daily activity logs and incident reports.
Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.
Respond to radio and telephone calls for routine and emergency assistance.
Participate in investigations and arrests when warranted.

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.
Backup care for children and elders.
Tuition assistance.
Professional development and continuing education support.