Public Safety Officer/Armed - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital

110d

About The Position

To provide maximum security possible for the hospital during normal day to day operations, as well as during emergency situations. The armed security officer provides enforcement of hospital’s security rules and regulations uniformly among patients, visitors, and hospital employees. This enforcement will be exercised in a low key, professional manner consistent with the overall hospital’s mission and values of providing health care to the children of the community. Responsible for complying with an effective hospital wide program for the surveillance, prevention, and control of infection. Responsible for complying with a safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of human injury. This position will collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital. This position will provide patient transport. This position will maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to insure by the hospital’s insurance carrier. Must be able to lift 70lbs. Must work to achieve OPOTA within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

• GED or High School diploma required.
• OPOTA Certification or similar certification/licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide maximum security for the hospital during normal operations and emergencies.
• Enforce hospital security rules and regulations among patients, visitors, and employees.
• Comply with hospital-wide programs for surveillance, prevention, and control of infection.
• Comply with safety management programs to ensure a hazard-free environment.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally with all divisions of the hospital.
• Provide patient transport as needed.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ensure insurability by the hospital’s insurance carrier.
• Lift up to 70lbs as required.
• Achieve OPOTA certification within 12 months of hire.

What This Job Offers

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