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

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

9d • 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. Essential Job Functions 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current OPOTA Certificate
• BLS
• NAPPI training within first 6 months of hire
• 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

• 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