Hospital Police Officer - Security & Safety

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and orderly environment across its hospital campus in Cleveland, Ohio. The role involves patrolling facilities, protecting people and assets, and enforcing hospital policies and applicable laws.

Candidates must be a High school graduate, hold an OPOTC Peace Officer Basic Training certificate, and be able to obtain and maintain certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Age 21 or older.
• OPOTC Peace Officer Basic Training Academy certificate.
• Commissioned or eligible to be commissioned as a peace officer and maintains commission by completing mandatory continuing professional training.
• Background check that is acceptable to the Department Director.
• Ability to achieve and maintain department’s qualifying firearms score for duration of employment.
• Possesses a valid Ohio driver’s licence and ability to obtain & maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by the MHS insurance carrier’s requirements to operate MHS vehicles.
• Reliable transportation to report to alternate sites during shift.
• Knowledge of the concepts/processes of laws of arrest, search & seizure, use of force and physical security systems.
• High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential MHS data and resources.
• Advanced communications skills to include following de-escalation verbal strategies and written grammar, etc. to produce professional reports and documents.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for maintaining an orderly and safe environment for MetroHealth patients, visitors, and staff.
• Patrols hospital buildings and campus grounds to provide service functions, protect people and assets, and enforce hospital policies, regulations and federal, state, and local laws.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Skills

OPOTC Peace Officer Training

De-escalation verbal strategies

Professional report writing

Interaction with diverse populations

Education

High school graduate

High school equivalency exam

Job description

The MetroHealth System is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and orderly environment across its hospital campus in Cleveland, Ohio. The role involves patrolling facilities, protecting people and assets, and enforcing hospital policies and applicable laws.

Candidates must be a High school graduate, hold an OPOTC Peace Officer Basic Training certificate, and be able to obtain and maintain certification.