Police Officer - POLICED AND SECURITY

Kettering Health Network; Dwyer (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking a Police Officer for Kettering Health Behavioral in Dayton on a part-time, varied shift. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, responding to emergencies, and enforcing hospital policies to support patients and staff.

Required certifications include OPOTA training, active OPOTA certification, BLS within six months, and non-violent crisis intervention training. A valid Ohio driver’s license and firearms qualification are also needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy (OPOTA) is required.
• Valid Ohio driver's license is required.
• Current OPOTA certification is required.
• BLS certification within six months of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Firearms qualification with bi-annual checks.
• Must be at least 21 and pass a fitness for duty exam as per Ohio law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff through patrols and incident response.
• Provide law enforcement services and enforce hospital policies and laws.
• Support patient care and operational reliability in alignment with Kettering Health's mission and B Safe program.

Skills

Crisis intervention training

Firearms qualification

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OPOTA Basic Training Academy

OPOTA certification

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Behavioral | Dayton | Part Time | Varied Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Police Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by providing law enforcement services, responding to emergencies, and enforcing hospital policies and applicable laws. This role supports patient care and operational reliability through proactive patrols, incident response, and community engagement. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy (OPOTA).
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Current Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within six months of hire).
• Non-violent crisis intervention training (required within six months of hire).
• Firearms qualification (must pass bi-annual qualifications).
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a physical examination certifying fitness for duty, per Ohio Revised Code § 124.41.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Prior law enforcement or healthcare security experience.