Police Officer - Full Time - Nights

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH is seeking a Police Officer to protect staff, patients and visitors across the main campus and off-site locations. You will respond to calls, conduct investigations, make arrests, drive and maintain vehicles, testify in trials, and complete necessary reports.

A State of Ohio police training program and certification are required; a valid OH driver’s license is required; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of police experience preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Patrol FMC main campus and off-site locations to protect staff, patients and visitors.
• Respond to dispatched, citizen-reported or observed calls for police action.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes, accidents and incidents.
• Respond to scenes of accidents, emergencies and disasters and remove people from danger.
• Make arrests, testify at trials and hearings, and complete required reports.
• Inspect and drive department vehicles and maintain equipment.

Skills

State Driver's License

Education

Associate degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice

Job description

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.Pay Rate: $23.31-$38.39 hourlyJob Description:The Police Officer is responsible for protection and safety of all center staff, patients and visitors.Patrols all areas of the FMC main campus, off-site locations in and outside of the city.Ability to use, maintain, carry, and shoot firearms including: pistols, shotguns, rifles, and automatic weapons to the department standards.Responds to radio dispatched, citizen reported or directly observed calls for police action.Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes, accidents, and suspicious or dangerous incidents.Responds to the scenes of accidents, emergencies and disasters and remove people from dangerous situations.Makes arrests and takes persons into custody.Inspect, maintain and drive motor vehicles.Appear and testify at trials and hearings.Complete forms, records and compose reports.Job Qualifications:High school graduate or equivalent.An associates degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice preferred.Successful completion of the State of Ohio required police training program and State Certification examination required.One year of police experience preferred.Valid State of Ohio Drivers License.Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.