Patrol Officer Tripoint

University Hospitals; Concord Township (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Patrol Officer to help ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff. You will patrol assigned areas, respond to emergencies, and complete required reports.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and Ohio Peace Officer training or the ability to obtain it within 18 months; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The position is on site and outdoors in all weather conditions, with UH training for PHI compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OH Peace Officer training or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire (paid for by UH).

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to deter theft and ensure safety of patients, visitors and staff.
• Responds to emergencies and communicates with colleagues to gather information.
• Prepares and files reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains PHI confidentiality and adheres to UH policies.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Equivalency/GED

Job description

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%