Patrol Officer

Samaritan_Medical_Center; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Patrol Officer to help keep patients, visitors and staff safe on the campus. The role emphasizes high visibility, rapid response to incidents, and thorough reporting to protect PHI and maintain a secure environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and strong communication skills. Ohio security credentials are preferred, with training provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in any type of weather.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Preferred private security firearms certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area to detect unusual or criminal activity and maintain high visibility.
• Responds to emergency calls appropriately and coordinates with staff.
• Prepares and processes required reports in a timely manner.
• Maintains security of assigned zones to protect staff, patients and visitors.
• Interacts courteously with patients, visitors and employees to gather information.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License (Valid)

Private Security Certificate with Firearms (OH) Preferred

Certification not required for those hired prior to 2/1/2020 (for reference)

Job description

Job Description - Patrol Officer (260009V9)

Patrol Officer - ( 260009V9 )

Position Summary

The patrol officer is responsible to help ensure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors and other staff members of UH. Helps to keep the hospital and grounds a safe environment free of theft and other criminal activities.

Essential Functions

• Exercises independent judgment when dealing with potentially dangerous or unusual situations while exercising safety practices and procedures. Can work under stressful, high risk conditions.
• Relates to and works effectively with people of diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Patrols assigned area for unusual or criminal activity or conditions that may endanger public safety while maintaining high visibility. Conducts security checks.
• Is approachable and offers assistance when needed by patients, visitors, guests or other employees.
• Responds to emergency calls appropriately
• Prepares and processes required reports in a timely manner.
• Maintains security of assigned zone to ensure safety of medical staff, employees, patients and visitors.
• Communicates with patients, visitors, and staff to gather information
• Courteously and promptly assists other employees, visitors or patients when incidents occur.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED Required

Work Experience

• Good written and oral communication skills ability to work outdoors in any type of weather Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Good written and oral communication skills ability to work outdoors in any type of weather Required
• Basic computer skills Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License (Valid) Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License (Valid) (Required)
• Private Security Certificate with Firearms from Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (Preferred) and
• Applicants not having certificate will be expected to successfully pass the Ohio Peace Officer Training Program for Private Security within 18 months of hire. Training Program paid for by UH. (Required) or
• Certifications not required for those hired prior to 2/1/2020