Police Officer - POLICED AND SECURITY

Kettering Health; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Greene Memorial in Xenia, OH is seeking a Police Officer to provide law enforcement services, patrols, and incident response to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Requires OPOTA training, OPOTA certification, BLS and crisis intervention within six months, valid Ohio driver license, firearms qualification, and passage of a fitness exam. This full-time, on-site role aligns with hospital policies and security standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy (OPOTA).
• Valid Ohio driver license and OPOTA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and non-violent crisis intervention training (within six months).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Greene Memorial | Xenia | 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Academy (OPOTA).
• Valid Ohio driver 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.