Police Officer

Akron Children's Hospital•Akron, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Patrols assigned areas of the hospital campus to maintain an orderly and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Enforces hospital policies and procedures and applicable local and state laws. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA). The Police Officer responds to calls for police services, conducts patrols and investigations, enforces traffic and other laws, makes arrests, prepares reports and court documents, and supports campus safety through community policing. The role also requires ongoing training, maintaining certifications and firearms qualifications, and meeting established performance standards.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification.
Achieve and maintain the department’s qualifying firearms standards throughout employment.
Successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
Demonstrate psychological fitness for the role, as evaluated by a psychologist designated by the Department of Public Safety Director and Chief.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability under the ACH insurance carrier’s requirements.
Complete an annual physical with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field preferred.
Experience containing and controlling crowds during large events.
Experience using record management systems to document incident reports.
Experience making arrests and/or transporting arrestees when appropriate.
Experience providing first aid and/or alerting medical staff to assist sick or injured people.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle, checking buildings and surrounding areas for criminal activity or unsafe conditions.
Respond independently, with minimal supervision, to assigned calls for police services, including violent persons, hazardous situations, medical and mental health emergencies, and non-criminal assistance.
Follow department policies and procedures and applicable city, state, and federal laws.
Observe traffic hazards and conditions, recommend corrective actions, investigate traffic accidents, enforce traffic laws and parking violations, assist motorists with disabled vehicles, and direct traffic.
Communicate effectively using police radio, computer, email, and telephone.
Interact respectfully with diverse populations and acknowledge cultural norms and practices.
Make arrests for violations of laws or ordinances; prepare and file court documents; testify in court; and transport prisoners.
Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects; analyze report information to support enforcement, investigation, and safety efforts; and prepare written reports in the record management system.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certifications, enhance skills, and uphold law-enforcement best practices.
Engage in community policing initiatives and collaborate with patients, visitors, and staff to resolve safety concerns and build community trust.
Perform other assigned duties related to department needs and meet and maintain established performance standards.
Contain and control crowds to preserve peace and provide a safe environment during large events.
Document incident reports completely, concisely, and properly using record management systems.
Provide appropriate medical assistance to sick or injured people through first aid and/or alerting medical staff.
Complete an annual physical with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.