Officer Specialist - POLICE & SECURITY

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Sergeant supervises, directs, and monitors personnel in their assigned facility or on their assigned shift within Kettering Health Network. The Sergeant will have oversight of criminal and administrative investigations of incidents in their assignment and will ensure their personnel’s reports are thorough, accurate and completed in a timely manner. This individual will oversee employee appraisals, discipline, staffing and scheduling. The Sergeant will collaborate with hospital staff as they identify trends having a negative impact on the campus and assist with the development of action plans to address the identified challenges. The position will report directly to the appropriate Lieutenant or Major.
Leadership Roles:
As a member of the leadership team charged with leadership within the Kettering Health Network, there are distinct roles to provide for an environment of coaching, personal/professional growth and success. These roles include; 1) Leading through vision and values – which includes modeling and mentoring the values of this organization; 2) Championing continuous improvement - by providing a secure environment in which initiative is encouraged and success recognized; 3) Building partnerships – which includes improving interpersonal relationships, coaching people and the development of joint ventures with organizations in the community we serve; and 4) Facilitating learning – by modeling a personal openness to change and professional growth of self and others. Effective leadership defines a strategic plan that is consistent with the organization’s mission, vision and values; clearly communicates the mission, vision, values and strategic plan throughout the organization; and fulfills the organization’s vision by providing the framework to accomplish the goals of the strategic plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver license.
• Must be an OPOTA Certified Police Officer.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Secretary of State Police Commission (granted by KHN PD).
• Ability to successfully complete annual OPOTA firearms qualification course.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a police officer or related field (required).
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies and laws that address public safety related aspects in the health care setting (preferred).
• Ability to obtain CPR certification upon hire.
• Never charged or convicted with a disqualifying offense per Ohio Administrative Code 3701-13-05.
• Effective Working Relationships – The Police Department relies heavily on communication throughout all departments within the network, local law-enforcement agencies, and the community. The Police Sergeant should have a proven ability to establish and foster effective working relationships with a broad number of stakeholders.
• Team Builder – An individual with a positive, infectious attitude and personnel manager who is willing to inspire and lead those around them.
• Accountability & Performance Measurement – The ability to delegate authority and responsibility to staff and hold them accountable.
• Excellent Communication – An individual who can communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the organization and the public – in person and in writing. Ability to listen to and understand opposing viewpoints and the ability to articulate policy and vision.
• Technically Skilled, Educated & Experienced – Someone who is educated and experienced in Police functions, investigations, technology and personnel management.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies and laws that address public safety related aspects in the health care setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and monitors personnel in their assigned facility or on their assigned shift within Kettering Health Network.
• Has oversight of criminal and administrative investigations of incidents in their assignment and will ensure their personnel’s reports are thorough, accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Oversee employee appraisals, discipline, staffing and scheduling.
• Collaborate with hospital staff as they identify trends having a negative impact on the campus and assist with the development of action plans to address the identified challenges.
• Leading through vision and values – which includes modeling and mentoring the values of this organization
• Championing continuous improvement - by providing a secure environment in which initiative is encouraged and success recognized
• Building partnerships – which includes improving interpersonal relationships, coaching people and the development of joint ventures with organizations in the community we serve
• Facilitating learning – by modeling a personal openness to change and professional growth of self and others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees