Hospital Safety & Security Officer

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; CAD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Police Officer to support Springfield Regional Medical Center by ensuring internal and external safety. You will patrol, escort, enforce policies, monitor CCTV, and coordinate with clinical teams and law enforcement as needed.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid license, and BLS within 6 months. A 1–3 year background in security or law enforcement is preferred, with firearms qualifications and crisis intervention training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire).
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire).
• 1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with radio communications and incident documentation.

Responsibilities

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts and patrolling grounds.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property.
• Enforces policies including parking, visitation, and tobacco/smoking restrictions.
• Monitors activity via CCTV and coordinates protective services as needed.
• Intervenes in confrontations and documents all duties and incidents.
• Follows emergency procedures, alarm responses, evacuations and disaster plans.

Skills

MS Word

Defensive tools

Radio communication

Report writing

Surveillance systems

Access control

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Firearms qualifications

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Access control software

Body-worn cameras

Surveillance systems

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Police Officer to support Springfield Regional Medical Center by ensuring internal and external safety. You will patrol, escort, enforce policies, monitor CCTV, and coordinate with clinical teams and law enforcement as needed.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid license, and BLS within 6 months. A 1–3 year background in security or law enforcement is preferred, with firearms qualifications and crisis intervention training.