Patrol Officer Tripoint

University Hospitals; Concord Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Patrol Officer to help ensure the safety and welfare of patients, visitors, and staff. The role involves high-visibility patrols, rapid emergency response, and thorough reporting in a hospital environment.

Requires a valid driver’s license and a High School/GED; Private Security Certification with firearms is preferred, with Ohio Peace Officer Certificate required. Sign-on bonus offered for external talent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Private Security Certificate with Firearms is preferred; Ohio Peace Officer Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment in potentially dangerous situations while following safety procedures.
• Patrols assigned areas to deter theft and ensure public safety.
• Responds to emergencies and prepares required reports promptly.
• Maintains security of the assigned zone and communicates with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Complies with policies, protects PHI, and supports department during orientation.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Basic computer skills

Education

High school/GED

Job description

Job Description - Patrol Officer Tripoint (260007UN)

Patrol Officer Tripoint - ( 260007UN )

A Brief Overview

Sign on Bonus - $2500 for external talent. Paid out half at 90 days, half at 1 year.

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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

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
• Ohio Peace Officer Certificate (Required)
• Certifications not required for those hired prior to 2/1/2020

Physical Demands

• Standing Constantly
• Walking Constantly
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Occasionally
• Handling Constantly
• Grasping Constantly
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%