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, Ohio seeks a dedicated Police Officer for a full-time, varied-shift role. You will patrol hospital grounds, monitor entry points, and partner with clinical and security teams to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, enforcing hospital policies and laws, and coordinating with local law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OPOTA certification completed.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.
• Current 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 per Ohio Rev. Code 124.41.

Responsibilities

• Provide law enforcement services to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Respond to emergencies and enforce hospital policies and applicable laws.
• Support patient care and operational reliability through patrols and incident response.
• Engage with the community to promote safety and awareness.

Skills

Public safety

Emergency response

Incident reporting

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OPOTA certification

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.

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.