Police Officer - POLICED AND SECURITY

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Main Campus in Ohio seeks a dedicated Police Officer to provide security for patients, visitors and staff. You will patrol, respond to emergencies, enforce hospital policies and support patient care while aligning with the B Safe program.

The role requires OPOTA certification, a valid Ohio driver license, BLS and crisis intervention training within six months, plus strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of OPOTA or equivalent training.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• OPOTA certification.
• BLS certification within six months of hire.
• Non-violent crisis intervention training within six months of hire.
• Firearms qualification (bi-annual).
• Must be 21+ and pass fitness for duty exam as per Ohio Revised Code § 124.41.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and Ohio laws.
• Ability to de-escalate and handle crisis situations.
• HIPAA familiarity and healthcare security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement services for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce hospital policies.
• Conduct proactive patrols and incident response.
• Engage with the community and coordinate security measures.
• Maintain alignment with Kettering Health's mission and B Safe program.
• Document incidents and report per policy.

Skills

Law enforcement procedures

Ohio state laws

Verbal and written communication

De-escalation and crisis intervention

HIPAA compliance

Incident reporting & documentation

Healthcare security protocols

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Incident reporting software

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full 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.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Work Experience:

• Completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy (OPOTA).

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• 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.

Skills:

• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and Ohio state laws.
• Ability to operate security and emergency response equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.
• Competency in de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
• Familiarity with healthcare security protocols and HIPAA requirements.
• Basic computer skills for incident reporting and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

• Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Prior law enforcement or healthcare security experience.