Police Officer, Public Safety & Security, Full Time, Second Shift

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol of property and/or facilities by foot, bike or patrol vehicle to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic on UC Health property, and to enforce parking regulations in an effort to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Responds to calls and complaints involving alarm activation’s, automobile accidents, domestic and/or other disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies.
• Writes detailed reports on police-related activities; document violations of UC Health and/or Department policies;
• Interviews persons with complaints and makes proper disposition or directs them to the proper authorities;
• Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, arbitrates disputes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests;
• Gives advice and general information to inquiries from associates, visitors, patients, and the public.
• Reports must be complete, clear, concise, accurate, and professional.
• Conduct inspections and document potential security, health and safety hazards.
• Upon discovery, officers shall conduct initial investigation if needed and submit a work request.
• Enforce UC Health policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Enforce all Federal, State and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code.
• Makes arrests when warranted.
• Testsifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigations.
• Performs safety checks throughout the facilities, and grounds.
• Performs monthly checks of the fire extinguishers, panic alarm systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Education or GED.
• Some college, preferably in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Hospital Security / Police preferred.
• Must have graduated from an approved Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy as a police officer and eligible for State of Ohio commission as a police officer.
• Must possess the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification or Ohio State Patrol certification (OSP) as a Police Officer with the minimum hours of training required by OPOTA, and not have a break in service as a commissioned police officer for more than one (1) year.
• Previous Police Officer experience preferred.
• Must pass a psychological exam provided by UC Health.