Police Officer

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a police officer to patrol assigned areas of the campus on foot or by vehicle, enforcing policies and maintaining safety for patients, visitors, and staff. You will respond to calls, investigate incidents, document reports, and participate in community policing to build trust with the campus community.

Requirements include OPOTA certification, 21 years old or older, High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, annual physicals, and background checks.

Qualifications

• 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 ACH insurance carrier's requirements.
• An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Responsibilities

• Actively patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle, checking buildings for criminal activity or unsafe conditions.
• Respond to all assigned calls for police services with minimal supervision.
• Observe and enforce laws and departmental policies.
• Direct traffic and assist motorists when needed.
• Communicate effectively via radio, computer, email and telephone.
• Interact with diverse populations with respect for cultural norms.
• Make arrests and prepare court documents; testify in court as needed.
• Interview witnesses, analyze reports, and file written reports.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Engage in community policing and build positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Crowd control

Report writing

Arrest procedures

First aid

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification

Valid State driver’s license

Annual physical

Tools

Record management system

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

1. Actively patrol assigned area of jurisdiction on foot or in a vehicle, checking buildings and surrounding areas for criminal activity or unsafe conditions.
2. 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.
3. Knowledge and adherence of department policies, procedures, as well as City, State, and Federal law.
4. 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.
5. Ability to effectively communicate and use police radio, computer, email, and telephone.
6. Interact with diverse populations with respect and dignity of cultural norms and practices.
7. Make arrests for violations of laws or ordinances, prepare and file necessary court documents, testify in court, transport prisoners.
8. 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.
9. Participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain certifications, enhance skills, and uphold best practices in law enforcement.
10. Engage in community policing initiatives, fostering positive relationships with patients, visitors, and staff, and collaborate to resolve safety concerns and enhance community trust.
11. Perform any other assigned duties/tasks related to the needs of the department, meet and maintain any performance standards established for the position.

Other information

Technical Expertise

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

Education and Experience

1. Must be 21 years of age or older at time of hire.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent.
3. Associate degree in a related field preferred.
4. Possess a current OPOTA Basic Police Academy certification.
5. Required to achieve and maintain department's qualifying firearms standards for duration of employment.
6. Successfully complete a thorough background investigation.
7. 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.

8. Possesses a valid Statedriver's license and ability to obtain and maintain insurability as determined by the ACH insurance carrier's requirements.

9. An annual physical is required to be completed with the Akron Children's Hospital Employee Health Department.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite