Police Officer

About the role

The job maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at AHN hospitals and clinics. The incumbent enforces AHN policies and procedures while patrolling the facilities, grounds and other areas. Responds to all emergency situations throughout assigned AHN facilities and investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on premises. This will include responding to and resolving disputes, removing unwanted, unauthorized or disruptive individuals from AHN property and executing lawful arrests if necessary. Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff during all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive motor vehicle and foot patrols of AHN property and adjacent areas.
• Respond to all emergency situations throughout AHN hospitals; utilizing de-escalation techniques when required as well as restraining combative or disturbed patients.
• Testify in court and hearings when involved in arrest situations.
• Assist with traffic control when necessary.
• Complete reports and incident documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Required High School Diploma/GED (no substitutions); Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Criminology.

Experience: Required 3‑5 years in security; no preferred experience specified.

Licenses and Certifications: Preferred Act 120 Municipal Police Training Certification; PA Act 235 Certification (to be obtained within 90 days of hire); Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate; Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate; Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate; CPR/AED certification (within 30 days of hire).

Travel: 0%‑25% travel required.

Physical and Working Conditions: Office‑based position; physical work site required; lifting up to 10 lb constantly, 10‑25 lb occasionally, 25‑50 lb occasionally; teaches/trains others regularly; no regular travel between sites; not a sales role.

Skills

• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Security/Safety
• Communication Skills