Armed Hospital Security Specialist

OhioHealth Corporation; Kenton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation is seeking an Armed Security Officer to provide safety and security across hospital sites, including off-campus locations. The role involves patrols, incident reporting, and assisting with investigations to protect patients, staff and assets.

The position requires completion of training across multiple care sites, potential roaming between locations, and strict adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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 and assists in investigations of criminal and administrative incidents in the best interest of the hospital.
• Enforces hospital policy related to security and safety; acts as first responder to emergencies.
• Controls access and monitor security of drugs in the hospital pharmacies through the access control system.
• Assist patients and visitors with automobile difficulties; respond to narcotic alarms, losses, and discrepancies.
• Maintain fitness for full response to strenuous activities and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School or GED (Required)

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Driver's License - DL

OPOTC - Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission

OPOTC Private Security Twenty (20) Hours Firearms Certification or Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate

Job description

OhioHealth Corporation is seeking an Armed Security Officer to provide safety and security across hospital sites, including off-campus locations. The role involves patrols, incident reporting, and assisting with investigations to protect patients, staff and assets.

The position requires completion of training across multiple care sites, potential roaming between locations, and strict adherence to hospital policies.