Police Officer - Protective Services - Youngstown Market

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety and police functions to support the general safety of Bon Secours Mercy Health facilities. Assigned to an area, the officer responds to radio and telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance. The role includes protecting patients, visitors, and employees; conducting patrols; enforcing applicable laws and facility policies; monitoring surveillance systems; responding to emergencies; and participating in investigations and arrests when warranted. Officers document their work, maintain issued equipment and required qualifications, and follow organizational and department policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy certification within six months of hire.
Non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
Successfully pass biannual firearms qualifications.
Basic skills using Microsoft Word.
Proficiency in using, maintaining, and following safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment.
Technical skills in radio communication, report writing, surveillance systems, and access control software.
Ability to document incidents accurately and coordinate effectively with clinical teams and law enforcement.
Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

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 addressing environmental safety hazards.
Conduct routine patrols of hospital property, including parking lots and decks, to deter criminal activity.
Enforce facility policies, including parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free and smoking policies.
Monitor closed-circuit television for escalating situations that may require Protective Services involvement.
Intervene appropriately in confrontations involving patients, visitors, or staff.
Complete daily activity logs, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Understand and respond to emergency procedures, alarms, evacuations, and internal and external disaster plans.
Complete mandatory education and training and maintain applicable certifications and licensure.
Remain at the assigned post and complete post-specific duties.
Keep assigned posts and patrol vehicles clean, neat, and free of non-work-related materials.
Follow organizational policies, including those concerning attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, identification badges, and safety.
Maintain a professional manner while on duty.
Provide law enforcement services, including responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, investigating criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and helping de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
Take reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity.
Maintain proficiency and required standards with issued equipment, including firearms, electrical conducted weapons, pepper gel, and batons.