Police Officer - Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Lorain, OH

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About The Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety and police services to support the safety of BSMH facilities. Officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio and telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance. The role includes protecting patients, visitors, and employees; patrolling hospital property; enforcing facility policies and laws; monitoring closed-circuit television; responding to emergencies; and participating in investigations and arrests when warranted.

Officers document their duties and incidents, follow emergency and disaster procedures, maintain assigned posts and patrol vehicles, and comply with organizational policies and department requirements. They are expected to maintain professional conduct, applicable certifications and licensure, and proficiency with issued equipment, including firearms and defensive tools. The position may involve high-stress situations, physical altercations, exposure to hazardous conditions, and travel to off-site locations.

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 bi-annual firearms qualifications.
• Basic skills using Microsoft Word.
• 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 accordance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.
• I.A.H.S.S. Basic Training and Certification for Healthcare Security Officer.
• 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, visitation, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free/smoking policies.
• Monitor hospital activity through closed-circuit television and identify situations requiring Protective Services involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor, or staff confrontations as appropriate and assist in de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
• Document duties and activities, including daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Understand and follow emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation procedures, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Respond to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Complete mandatory education and training and maintain applicable certifications and licensure.
• Remain at the assigned post and complete post-specific duties; keep posts and patrol vehicles clean and free of non-work-related material.
• Follow organizational policies, including requirements for attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, identification badge display, and safety.
• Provide law enforcement and police services, including responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting criminal investigations, enforcing laws, and managing property and evidence.
• Take reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses, and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with issued equipment, including firearms, electrical conducted weapons, pepper gel, and batons.
• Successfully complete bi-annual firearms qualifications.

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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED