Police Officer - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Police Officer for Lorain Hospital to provide internal and external safety functions, respond to emergencies, and enforce facility policies. The role involves patrolling, escorts, and incident reporting in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The officer will support protection of patients, visitors, and staff, participate in investigations, and maintain readiness through training and certifications in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Basic MS Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling grounds and providing escorts.
• Deter criminal activity through routine patrols of hospital property including parking areas.
• Enforce policies such as parking, visitation, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free rules.
• Monitor security systems and respond to emergencies and alarms as needed.
• Document all duties, complete daily activity logs and incident reports.

Skills

MS Word proficiency

Defensive tools & restraints handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Police Officer - Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule:

• Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Nights (7pm-7am)
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Reports to: Supervisor, Manager, Director of Protective Services

# of Direct Reports: 0

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Police Officer provides internal and external safety/police functions to support the general safety of BSMH facilities to include participation in investigations and arrests when warranted. Police officers are assigned to an area and responds to radio and/or telephone calls for routine and/or emergency assistance.

Essential Job Functions

• Protects patients, visitors and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environment of care safety hazards.
• Deters criminal activity through routine patrols of all hospital property to include all parking lots and decks.
• Enforces policies e.g. parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco free/smoking policy.
• Monitors hospital activity on closed circuit television to be alerted to any escalating situations that may require protective services involvement.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Documents all duties performed to include completion of daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation and internal and external disaster plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
• Completes mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
• Remain on assigned post and complete all post specific duties. Ensure that post and patrol vehicles remain clean, neat and free of all non-work-related material.
• Follows organizational policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Always maintains and presents self in professional manner when on duty.
• Provides law enforcement/police services to our facilities to include responding to emergencies, making arrests when necessary, conducting investigations into criminal activity, enforcing laws, managing property and evidence, and assisting in de-escalating potentially volatile situations.
• Takes reports of vehicular accidents, criminal offenses and suspicious activity.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with all issued equipment including firearms, electrical conducted weapon, pepper gel, and baton.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Valid driver’s license (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire)
• Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• I.A.H.S.S. Basic Training and Certification for Healthcare Security Officer (preferred)

Education

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associate’s degree (preferred)

Work Experience

1-3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience (preferred)

Training

• Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within 6 months of hire)
• Firearms qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications.

Language

Not applicable to this position

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *
• May be required to use physical restraints.
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Basic Skills using Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use, maintenance, and safety protocols for defensive tools and restraint equipment (e.g., batons, handcuffs, body-worn cameras, soft restraints), in alignment with healthcare regulations and organizational policies.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Security - Lorain

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a__ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].