Police Officer

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to patrol hospital campuses, ensuring safety for patients, visitors, and staff while enforcing policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, directing traffic, filing reports, and collaborating with the community to strengthen trust. Must hold OPOTA certification, meet fitness and background checks, and maintain required licenses and training.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older at time of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
• OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification required.
• Valid State driver's license and ability to obtain insurability.
• Background check and psychological fitness evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned area on foot or in vehicle and monitor for safety.
• Respond to calls for police services including emergencies.
• Enforce laws, file court documents, and testify when required.
• Interact with diverse populations respectfully.
• Engage in community policing and safety initiatives.
• Complete reports in the record management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crowd control

Incident reporting

Arrest procedures

Medical first aid

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification

Associate degree preferred

State driver's license

Tools

Record management systems

Police radio & communications

Patrol operations (vehicle/foot)

Job description

Summary

Patrols assigned areas of hospital campus to maintain an orderly and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Enforces Hospital policies and procedures, and applicable local and state laws. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron (CHMCA).

Responsibilities

• Actively patrol assigned area of jurisdiction on foot or in a vehicle, checking buildings and surrounding areas for criminal activity or unsafe conditions.
• Working independently with minimal supervision, respond to all assigned calls for police services, including, but not limited to; violent persons, hazardous situations, medical and mental health emergencies, and non-criminal assistance to the campus community.
• Knowledge and adherence of department policies, procedures, as well as City, State, and Federal law.
• Observe traffic hazards and conditions, and recommend corrective actions, investigate traffic accidents, enforce traffic laws and parking violations, assist motorists with disabled vehicles, and direct traffic.
• Ability to effectively communicate and use police radio, computer, email, and telephone.
• Interact with diverse populations with respect and dignity of cultural norms and practices.
• Make arrests for violations of laws or ordinances, prepare and file necessary court documents, testify in court, transport prisoners.
• Interview complainants, victims, witnesses, and suspects, analyze report information to enhance enforcement, investigative or safety efforts and prepare written reports in the record management system.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certifications, enhance skills, and uphold best practices in law enforcement.
• Engage in community policing initiatives, fostering positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff, and collaborate to resolve safety concerns and enhance community trust.
• Perform any other assigned duties/tasks related to the needs of the department, meet and maintain any performance standards established for the position.

Technical Expertise

• Experience containing and control crowds in order to preserve peace, providing a safe environment during large events.
• Experience with record management systems to document incident reports in a complete, concise, and proper manner.
• Experience making arrests and/or transport arrestees when appropriate.
• Experience providing appropriate medical assistance to the sick and injured by providing first aid and/or alerting medical staff.

Education And Experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Possess a current OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification.
• Required to achieve and maintain department's qualifying firearms standards for duration of employment.
• Successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
• Demonstrate psychological fitness commensurate with the role of a police officer, evaluated by a psychologist designated by the Department of Public Safety Director and Chief.
• Possesses a valid State driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite