Police Officer - POLICED AND SECURITY

Kettering Health Network; South Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Miamisburg, OH is seeking a full-time Police Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, with varied shifts. The role includes responding to emergencies, patrolling facilities, and enforcing hospital policies.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, OPOTA certification, BLS, crisis intervention training, and firearms qualification, and is at least 21 years old with a valid Ohio driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy (OPOTA).
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Current 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 pass fitness for duty exam per Ohio Revised Code § 124.41.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement services and respond to emergencies.
• Enforce hospital policies and applicable laws.
• Conduct proactive patrols to ensure safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Support patient care and operational reliability.
• Align duties with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values and B Safe program.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Law enforcement

Safety awareness

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

OPOTA training

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | 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.

• 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.