Public Safety Officer/Armed - Full Time - 2nd Shift

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Armed Public Safety Officer provides safety and security for the hospital during routine operations and emergency situations. The role enforces hospital security rules, regulations, and policies in a professional, respectful, low-key manner consistent with the hospital’s mission and values.

The officer works collaboratively with hospital departments to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and physicians, and supports hospital-wide safety, infection prevention, emergency response initiatives, and patient transport when needed. The position requires maintaining a valid Ohio driver’s license, remaining eligible for coverage under the hospital’s insurance policy, and safely operating hospital vehicles when required. The officer must obtain OPOTA Private Security Academy certification or Basic Peace Officer certification within 12 months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 21.
• Maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license with no SR-22.
• Meet eligibility requirements for coverage under the hospital’s insurance policy.
• Obtain OPOTA Private Security Academy certification or Basic Peace Officer certification within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects as required.
• Ability to carry a department-issued firearm and successfully qualify to required department standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• OPOTA certification at the time of hire.
• Previous law enforcement, military, corrections, hospital security, or armed security experience.
• Experience working in healthcare or behavioral health environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and security for the hospital during day-to-day operations and emergency situations.
• Enforce hospital security rules, regulations, and policies professionally and respectfully.
• Collaborate with hospital departments to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and physicians.
• Support hospital-wide safety, infection prevention, and emergency response initiatives.
• Assist with patient transport when needed.
• Safely operate hospital vehicles when required.
• Carry a department-issued firearm and qualify to department standards.

What This Job Offers

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