Healthcare Security & Safety Specialist

OhioHealth; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Security Officer within Protective Services to provide security and safety across hospital facilities and off-campus sites. The role focuses on preventing weapons on premises, guiding visitors, and ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include operating scanning equipment, enforcing policies, monitoring CCTV, and documenting incidents. The position requires BLS certification, strong communication skills, and physical readiness for

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Computer skills, MSDS and safety knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mentally and physically capable to complete training and maintain certification to operate weapons scanning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains weapons scanning equipment.
• Enforces facility policies (parking, visitation, drug enforcement, tobacco-free, weapons-free).
• Monitors CCTV to detect escalating situations and security involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and staff confrontations.
• Completes incident documentation.
• Applies emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and disaster plans.
• Works independently to determine appropriate responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

Weapons scanning equipment

MSDS knowledge

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Security Officer within Protective Services to provide security and safety across hospital facilities and off-campus sites. The role focuses on preventing weapons on premises, guiding visitors, and ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include operating scanning equipment, enforcing policies, monitoring CCTV, and documenting incidents. The position requires BLS certification, strong communication skills, and physical readiness for