Armed Hospital Security Specialist

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Security/Protective Services Officer to provide armed safety and security across hospital facilities and grounds. You will patrol, respond to incidents, and assist with investigations to maintain a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Training involves rotations across care sites; after onboarding, assignments will be based on department needs. Driving is an essential function of the job and you may be required to float between sites.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• DL - Driver's License is required.
• OPOTC - Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.
• OPOTC Private Security Twenty (20) Hours Firearms Certification or Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Certificate.
• 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.
• Assists with violent or potentially violent patients, visitors, and staff as needed.
• Enforces Hospital Policy as related to security and will be a first responder to all emergency situations.

Skills

Armed security

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

DL - Driver's License

OPOTC - Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission

OPOTC Private Security 20 Hours Firearms Certification

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Security/Protective Services Officer to provide armed safety and security across hospital facilities and grounds. You will patrol, respond to incidents, and assist with investigations to maintain a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Training involves rotations across care sites; after onboarding, assignments will be based on department needs. Driving is an essential function of the job and you may be required to float between sites.