Police Officer — Lorain Hospital — PRN

Primary Function/General Purpose

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted.

Essential Job Functions

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
• Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.
• Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties.
• Maintains and presents self in professional manner at all times when on duty.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment including firearms, electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and baton.

Licensing/Certification

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associate's degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training

• Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire)
• Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support