Lead Police Officer / Sergeant

Lindner Center of HOPE; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Gym membership

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Lindner Center of Hope seeks a Lead Police Officer/Sergeant to supervise campus police operations in Mason, OH. You will direct officers, review daily logs and reports, and enforce hospital regulations and state laws.

Responsibilities include coordinating safety programs, assisting in training, and serving as on-call in the chief's absence. The role requires a high school diploma and a valid license, with strong judgment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Thorough knowledge of proper police procedures, criminal code, and LCOH policy.
• Ability to use discretion and make independent decisions in routine and emergency situations.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to assigned staff; reviews logs, reports and ensures policy compliance.
• Assists in scheduling and training of officers and development of training programs.
• Coordinates campus police and safety programs including loss prevention and parking control.
• May assume on-call duties in the chief’s absence.
• Supervises investigations and documents reports of incidents and policy violations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Policy & procedure knowledge

Decision making under pressure

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Firearms certification

Job description

Location: Mason, OH

Job Id:1842

# of Openings:1

Lead Police Officer / Sergeant

FTE: .9

Req: 1842

About Us:

The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.

• One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.
• Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.
• A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.

We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of Hope. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.

At Lindner Center of Hope, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.

Position Summary:

The Lead Police Officer/Sergeant is responsible for the protection of life and property through crime prevention and the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws, policies and procedures of Lindner Center of Hope. The Lead Police Officer/Sergeant will provide direction to LCOH Police Officers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direction to assigned staff. Reviews all daily logs, records, and reports. Ensures officers are following policy and procedure, then follows up with officer and/or police chief as needed. Prepares assigned reports and coordinates the property/valuables duties.
• Assists in scheduling and training of officers, as needed. Assists the police chief in developing training programs.
• Assists the police chief in coordinating and directing Campus Police and safety programs to include loss prevention, parking/traffic control, patrolling of physical property, enforcement of statutes and hospital regulations, inspection of facilities and investigation of criminal acts.
• May assume on-call duties in the police chief’s absence.
• Assists the police chief in his responsibilities as the Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, assisting in emergency drills/events, and updating Emergency Preparedness Manuals as needed.
• Supervises investigations and documents all reports of criminal or unusual activity, crisis incidents and policy violations and follows up when necessary. Completes appropriate incident reports as outlined in department policy.
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting the critical systems that Campus Police is responsible for maintaining.
• Ensures property and/or facilities are patrolled by foot to ensure a safe and secure environment, and response to alarm activations and radio dispatched calls.
• Conducts inspections and documents potential and real security, health and safety hazards. Upon discovery, shall conduct investigation if needed and submit a Plant Operations work request.
• Enforces LCOH policies, procedures, and regulations. Enforces all Federal, State and Local laws as indicated in the Ohio Revised Code.
• Responds quickly and -participates in restraint and seclusion situations. Assists the interdisciplinary team as needed and takes direction from the person in charge.
• Cooperates and collaborates with community police departments, including the City of Mason.
• Ensures safety checks are completed throughout the facilities and grounds, and monthly checks of the panic alarm systems performed.
• Provides routine escort service to staff and visitors.
• Enforces all parking regulations and traffic control.
• Ensures safety checks are completed on all patients through the admission process, and patient valuables are collected and secured in the property room.
• Proficient with operating all systems and processes that Campus Police utilizes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Two years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of proper police and security procedures, criminal code, and LCOH policy and procedure.
• Ability to use discretion, make independent decisions and display sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively using age-specific and developmentally appropriate care for the spectrum of populations admitted to LCOH
• Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of HOPE mission, vision and values.
• Ability to safely operate related equipment, including annual firearms qualification and certification.

Perks and Benefits

At LCOH, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment. As part of our team, you'll have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Generous paid time off that starts accruing on day one
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education
• An employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future
• Complimentary gym membership
• Employer-provided short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
• A community of mission-driven individuals passionate about making a difference

Physical Requirements:

Employees must be able to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis, and be able to stand or walk about 90% of a work shift. Must be able to see, talk, and hear coworkers, patients, and others.

All candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to a WebCheck (BCI & FBI Fingerprinting). Fingerprints will be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The reports from these agencies will include criminal record information. Lindner Center of Hope will follow the requirements for employment based on the State of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31, and any other regulatory requirements regarding criminal background checks. Lindner Center of Hope also reserves the right to obtain Consumer Reports and/or Investigative Consumer Reports as defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA).

Lindner Center of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.