Hospital Campus Police & Safety Officer

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Police Officer to patrol campus areas, enforcing laws and hospital policies while maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The role requires a 21+ age, HS diploma, OPOTA certification, and ongoing training. Candidates should be able to respond to diverse emergencies, perform arrests, and engage in community safety initiatives on site.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Possess a current OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification.
• Required to achieve and maintain department's qualifying firearms standards for duration of employment.
• Successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
• Demonstrate psychological fitness commensurate with the role of a police officer, evaluated by a psychologist designated by the Department of Public Safety Director and Chief.
• Possesses a valid Statedriver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Responsibilities

• Actively patrol assigned area of jurisdiction on foot or in a vehicle, checking buildings and surrounding areas for criminal activity or unsafe conditions.
• Respond to all assigned calls for police services, including violent persons, hazardous situations, medical and mental health emergencies, and non-criminal assistance to the campus community.
• Knowledge and adherence of department policies, procedures, as well as City, State, and Federal law.
• Observe traffic hazards and conditions, and recommend corrective actions, investigate traffic accidents, enforce traffic laws and parking violations, assist motorists with disabled vehicles, and direct traffic.
• Ability to effectively communicate and use police radio, computer, email, and telephone.
• Interact with diverse populations with respect and dignity of cultural norms and practices.
• Make arrests for violations of laws or ordinances, prepare and file necessary court documents, testify in court, transport prisoners.
• Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects, analyze report information to enhance enforcement, investigative or safety efforts and prepare written reports in the record management system.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certifications, enhance skills, and uphold best practices in law enforcement.
• Engage in community policing initiatives, fostering positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff, and collaborate to resolve safety concerns and enhance community trust.
• Perform any other assigned duties/tasks related to the needs of the department, meet and maintain any performance standards established for the position.

Skills

Crowd control

First aid

Arrest procedures

Communication

Community policing

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Police Officer to patrol campus areas, enforcing laws and hospital policies while maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The role requires a 21+ age, HS diploma, OPOTA certification, and ongoing training. Candidates should be able to respond to diverse emergencies, perform arrests, and engage in community safety initiatives on site.