Armed Hospital Security Officer

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an armed Security/Protective Services Officer to provide safety across hospital campuses and off-site sites. You will patrol, respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and assist with access control and security of medications. The role requires OPOTC certification or equivalent, strong communication, and physical readiness.

Officers may rotate across care sites during training and then be assigned based on needs. Shift is variable and includes weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• OPOTC firearms certification or Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate.
• Basic computer skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be mentally and physically capable to successfully complete training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides armed safety and security services in all areas of the hospital and grounds; patrols hospital, parking areas and off-site locations to observe, protect and provide assistance as needed.
• Observes, corrects, reports and documents incidents of risk-related situations to management; identifies, reports and corrects security and safety breaches; conducts investigations of criminal and administrative incidents.
• Handles valuable items as needed; assists with violent or potentially violent patients, visitors and staff; enforces Hospital Policy and acts as first responder to emergencies.
• Enforces and implements hospital policies related to security/safety; assists in control center and other operational areas during breaks or staff shortages; monitors drugs in hospital pharmacies.
• Assist patients and visitors with automobile difficulty and other general needs; investigate narcotic alarms, losses, and discrepancies; maintain fitness for strenuous activity.

Skills

Security mindset

Observation skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking an armed Security/Protective Services Officer to provide safety across hospital campuses and off-site sites. You will patrol, respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and assist with access control and security of medications. The role requires OPOTC certification or equivalent, strong communication, and physical readiness.

Officers may rotate across care sites during training and then be assigned based on needs. Shift is variable and includes weekend coverage.